title: Infrared laser in the treatment of craniomandibular disorders, arthrogenous pain.
abstract: The fast removal of intra-articular inflammation of the temporomandibular joint in five different patients after infrared laser application is described. Parameters of clinical evaluation was maximum mouth opening and subjective pain. The application of infrared laser of 700 Hz frequency for 3 minutes during five consecutive days at the skin over the painful area of the temporomandibular joint was used. However, the importance of concomitant mandibular stabilization is stressed to achieve optimal result.
authors.affiliation: University of Amsterdam, Academic Centre for Dentistry, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Hansson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000528:radiation effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000532:radiotherapy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000532:radiotherapy*