The Study Was Conducted by Retrospectively Analysing the Files of Patients Who Presented With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) and Underwent LLEL Treatment. Patients Were Divided Into Myalgia, Disc Displacement With Reduction and Follow-up Groups. In Our Study, GaAl-As Diode Laser (EzLase 940, Biolase Technology, Inc. 4 Cromwell Irvine, USA) for Lowlevel Laser Treatment Was Applied for 1 Minute to Subgroup 1 (940 nm, 1. 5 W, 90 J, Continuous), Subgroup 2 (940 nm, 3 W, 180J, Continuous) and Subgroup 1 (940 nm, 1.5 W, 90J, Continuous) and Subgroup 2 (940 nm, 3 W, 180J, Continuous).
The Study Was Conducted by Retrospectively Analysing the Files of Patients Who Presented With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) and Underwent LLEL Treatment. Patients Were Divided Into Myalgia, Disc Displacement With Reduction and Follow-up Groups. In Our Study, GaAl-As Diode Laser (EzLase 940, Biolase Technology, Inc. 4 Cromwell Irvine, USA) for Lowlevel Laser Treatment Was Applied for 1 Minute to Subgroup 1 (940 nm, 1. 5 W, 90 J, Continuous), Subgroup 2 (940 nm, 3 W, 180J, Continuous) and Subgroup 1 (940 nm, 1.5 W, 90J, Continuous) and Subgroup 2 (940 nm, 3 W, 180J, Continuous).
This clinical study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), specifically disc displacement with reduction and myalgia. The study compared laser therapy with a soft diet approach to determine whether laser treatment provides additional benefits in reducing pain and improving jaw function
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of disc displacement with reduction (DDwR) and myalgia according to DC/TMD criteria Presence of temporomandibular joint pain and functional limitation Patients aged 18 years and older No previous temporomandibular joint (TMJ) treatment Absence of systemic diseases Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
History of previous TMJ treatment (e.g., conservative or surgical treatment) Congenital or inflammatory joint disease Severe systemic diseases Edentulous patients Children and adolescents in the active growth period Acute trauma history involving the TMJ region Inability or unwillingness to complete follow-up visits