A randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) in patients with temporomandibular disorders.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) versus laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) in treating temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
Results Summary
The study compared LLLT and LAT in TMD patients but did not provide specific outcome results in the abstract. The abstract mentions the intervention parameters but lacks detailed efficacy findings.
Population
45 patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
Effective Dosage
810 nm, 200 mW, 30 s per point, Gaussian beam, spot size 0.28 cm.
Duration
Not specified in the abstract.
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | decrease | pain intensity | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly reduced | #1 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | decrease | pain intensity | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly reduced | #2 |
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | increase | mouth opening | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly increased | #3 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | increase | mouth opening | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly increased | #4 |
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | decrease | tenderness of masticatory muscles | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly reduced | #5 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | decrease | tenderness of masticatory muscles | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly reduced | #6 |
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | decrease | tenderness of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly reduced | #7 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | decrease | tenderness of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | significantly reduced | #8 |
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | no change | pain intensity | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #9 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | no change | pain intensity | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #10 |
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | no change | mouth opening | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #11 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | no change | mouth opening | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #12 |
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | no change | tenderness of masticatory muscles | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #13 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | no change | tenderness of masticatory muscles | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #14 |
low-level laser therapy (LLLT) | no change | tenderness of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #15 |
laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) | no change | tenderness of temporomandibular joints (TMJs) | patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) | - | showed no significant difference | #16 |
This study compared the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) versus laser acupuncture therapy (LAT) in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). In this randomized, double-blind clinical trial, 45 TMD patients were randomly divided into three groups. In group 1 (LLLT), a GaAlAs laser was applied on painful masticatory muscles and TMJs (810 nm, 200 mW, 30 s per point, Gaussian beam, spot size 0.28 cm