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The study hypothesis was that the red (600nm) and infrared (800nm) laser therapy have the same efficacy in relieving pain and improving the quality of life of TMD patients
The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of red (600nm) and infrared (800nm) laser therapy in relieving pain and improving the quality of life of TMD patients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red laser | Other | On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications. |
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| Infrared laser | Other | On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red laser | Radiation | On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| pain points of muscle and articulation | 180 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Quality of life | 180 days |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Olga D Flecha, Professor | Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Periodontics Clinic, Department of Dentistry | Diamantina | Minas Gerais | 39100000 | Brazil |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013705 | Temporomandibular Joint Disorders |
| D005157 | Facial Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D017271 | Craniomandibular Disorders |
| D008336 | Mandibular Diseases |
| D007571 | Jaw Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| Infrared laser | Radiation | On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications. |
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| D007592 |
| Joint Diseases |
| D009135 | Muscular Diseases |
| D009057 | Stomatognathic Diseases |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |