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Internal Photobiomodulation For Management Of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2024-12-25

Plain-language 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).

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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.

What they're measuring

Pain level assessment using Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Oral health-related quality of life using OHIP-TMD

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Maximum mouth opening evaluation using the Miller index

Timeframe: after one month from the last laser session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06763419

SponsorNourhan M.Aly

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-28

Contact for this trial

Mariam Bahgat, PhD

+20 12 22882107 mariam.amin@alexu.edu.eg

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