Standard Care With LLLT & Myofascial Release Versus Standard Care Alone in Pregnant Women With Temporomandibular Disorder

Standard Care Combined With Low-Level Laser Therapy and Myofascial Release Versus Standard Care Alone in Pregnant Women With Temporomandibular Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study will investigate a novel approach to treat pregnant women with tempromandibular disorder using a combined method of low level laser therapy, myofascial release and standard care versus standard care alone. It's hopeful that the results of this study can fill the gap of knowledge surrounding the conservative treatment options for TMD in order to help patients restore their oral function properly and promote new ways of addressing TMD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women diagnosed with myofascial TMD according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders

Exclusion Criteria:

• facial neuro-musculoskeletal pathologies (i.e., facial trauma and/or fractures, and bell's palsy)
• acute infections or systemic disorders
• osteoporosis
• cervical spine or upper limb dysfunction
• steroid infiltration4
• any recent dental treatment taken or surgery over TMJ
• hypermobile joint
• neurological impairments