RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06763419

Internal Photobiomodulation For Management Of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement

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


Sponsor

Nourhan M.Aly

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Dec 25, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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).


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • 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 Criteria6

  • 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.

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Interventions

DEVICEExternal low level laser therapy

Patients received 8 sessions of external diode laser (635 nm).

DEVICEInternal low level laser therapy

Patients received 8 diode laser (635 nm) sessions applied internally


Locations(1)

Faculty of Dentistry

Alexandria, Egypt

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