Treating temporomandibular joint disorders and other musculo-fascial dysfunctions of the face and neck can be difficult. These problems are often associated with chronic headaches. Patients often begin their search for relief by consulting their dentist. Restoring temporomandibular joint function and reducing soft tissue dysfunction in the jaw, face and neck are key elements in helping patients.
It has been shown that Class IV laser therapy (LightForce), through photobiomodulation , quickly reduces pain and helps damaged tissue go through stages of healing by stimulating mitochondrial activity. LightForce therapy is a powerful tool that can be used as part of a comprehensive care plan to help treat TMD and headaches.
Applications:
- TMD (pain and inflammation),
- headaches,
- Neck pain (chronic and acute),
- Tissue healing after extraction,
- Muscle tension or pain,
- myofascial pain,
- Pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Recommended sources:
TMD
Effects of different dosimetry of photobiomodulation on temporomandibular dysfunction: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29850961
Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain levels in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23329239
Reciprocal effects on the incidence of symptoms in nerve and spinal innervated areas.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19640751
Meta-analysis of the clinical impact of low-level laser therapy on temporomandibular joint pain.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4155240/
Neck pain
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled or active treatment trials