Internal Photobiomodulation For Management Of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement

Internal Photobiomodulation For Management Of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of internal versus external photobiomodulation (PBM) in the management of patients with TMJ internal derangements (TMJ-ID).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Painful click at temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area.
• Pain at the lateral pterygoid muscle.
• Presence of full or nearly full complement of natural teeth with acceptable occlusion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have radiographic evidence of degenerative conditions of TMJ.
• Patients under current dental or physical therapy that could affect TMD.
• History of recent trauma.
• The presence of systemic diseases (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis).
• Pregnant and lactating females.
• Presence of open bite.