Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
In the occlusal splint group (10 patients), a myorelaxing occlusal splint will be made and adjusted for nighttime use in the upper arch
In the laser group (10 patients) two applications of low power infrared laser (wavelength of 808 nm, power of 100 mW, continuous mode, creep of 80 J / cm²) will be performed at the points sensitive to
In the placebo laser group (10 patients) will be performed two sessions of laser therapy placebo and 48 hour interval.
Device
Radiation
E02.594
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder; myofascial pain by the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy; clinical conditions of muscle spasm; myositis; contracture; polyarthritis; acute traumatic injuries; disc displacement without reduction; total or partial edentulous patients that include the anterior region; treatment with another health professional
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Decreased spontaneous myofascial pain symptomatology after 30 days of laser therapy sessions or use of occlusal plaque; verified by the patient's presence and absence of pain; from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the pre and post intervention values. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in the quality of life after 30 days of the laser therapy sessions or use of the occlusal plaque; verified by the Oral Health Impact Profile - Temporomandibular Disorder questionary (OHIP-TMD); from the observation of a variation of at least 5% in the pre and post intervention values. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLucas Maracci
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Outcome results
None listed