Effectiveness of diode laser in reducing pain and improving mouth opening in patients with point pain in the temporomandibular joint.

Abstract

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is one of the most frequent causes of consultation in specialized orofacial pain clinics. Low Laser therapy has demonstrated benefits in the reduction of pain and inflammation,in addition to contributing to the improvement of joint mobility.However, more longitudinal studies are required to evaluate the efficacy of specific protocols.TMJ plays a fundamental role in vital functions such as chewing, speech, and swallowing. TMJ disorders, especially those that cause joint pain, can significantly affect patients. The choice of the diode laser for this study is based on its therapeutic potential and beneficial biological properties, as its efficacy in reducing pain and inflammation has been demonstrated. This study aims to document the clinical response to the low-power diode laser in a series of 2 cases of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and determine its concordance with the results of recent studies in the scientific literature. Goals include describing the temporal evolution of joint pain parameters (VAS) and maximum mouth opening in each of the treated patients; identifying the most relevant dosage protocols and effectiveness findings in systematic reviews and clinical trials on the use of low-power diode laser in TMJ; and contrasting the variations in pain reduction and increase in maximum mouth opening with the therapeutic response ranges suggested by the selected literature. his study generated detailed exploratory evidence of the clinical response in two subjects, contrasting their results with published effectiveness ranges, offering an exploratory and hypothesis-generating basis for future research aimed at future clinical trials with a larger sample.