Early results of low-level laser application for masticatory muscle pain: a double-blind randomized clinical study

Sancakli, Erkan; Gokcen-Rohlig, Bilge; Balik, Ali; Ongul, Değer; Kipirdi, Selin; Keskin, Zühtü

doi:10.1186/s12903-015-0116-5

Early results of low-level laser application for masticatory muscle pain: a double-blind randomized clinical study

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Sancakli E., Gokcen-Rohlig B., Balik A., Ongul D., Kipirdi S., Keskin H.

BMC ORAL HEALTH, vol.15, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 15
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1186/s12903-015-0116-5
Journal Name: BMC ORAL HEALTH
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Masticatory muscle pain, Low-level laser, Direct irradiation, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS, THERAPY, EFFICACY, TRIALS, OUTCOMES
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: To evaluate the effect of Low Level Laser (LLL) application at the points of greatest pain in patients with chronic masticatory muscle pain.