title: Analysis of laser therapy and assessment methods in the rehabilitation of temporomandibular disorder: a systematic review of the literature.
abstract: The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature on the effects of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of TMD, and to analyze the use of different assessment tools. [Subjects and Methods] Searches were carried out of the BIREME, MEDLINE, PubMed and SciELO electronic databases by two independent researchers for papers published in English and Portuguese using the terms: "temporomandibular joint laser therapy" and "TMJ laser treatment". [Results] Following the application of the eligibility criteria, 11 papers were selected for in-depth analysis. The papers analyzed exhibited considerable methodological differences, especially with regard to the number of sessions, anatomic site and duration of low-level laser therapy irradiation, as well as irradiation parameters, diagnostic criteria and assessment tools. [Conclusion] Further studies are needed, especially randomized clinical trials, to establish the exact dose and ideal parameters for low-level laser therapy and define the best assessment tools in this promising field of research that may benefit individuals with signs and symptoms of TMD.
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Carolina Marciela
authors: CM
authors: Herpich
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Ana Paula
authors: AP
authors: Amaral
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory of Phototherapy in Sports and Exercise, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Ernesto Cesar Pinto
authors: EC
authors: Leal-Junior
authors: Postgraduate Program in Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Juliana de Paiva
authors: Jde P
authors: Tosato
authors: Graduation Phisical Therapy, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Cid Andre Fidelis de Paula
authors: CA
authors: Gomes
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Éric Edmur Camargo
authors: ÉE
authors: Arruda
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Igor Phillip Dos Santos
authors: IP
authors: Glória
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Marilia Barbosa Santos
authors: MB
authors: Garcia
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Bruno Roberto Borges
authors: BR
authors: Barbosa
authors: Graduation Phisical Therapy, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Monique Sampaio
authors: MS
authors: Rodrigues
authors: Graduation Phisical Therapy, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Katiane Lima
authors: KL
authors: Silva
authors: Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Yasmin
authors: Y
authors: El Hage
authors: Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Fabiano
authors: F
authors: Politti
authors: Department of Physical Therapy Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors: Tabajara de Oliveira
authors: Tde O
authors: Gonzalez
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Sandra Kalil
authors: SK
authors: Bussadori
authors: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Analysis Research Support Center, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE): Rua Profa Maria Jose Barone Fernandes, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, 02117-020, Brazil.
authors: Daniela Aparecida
authors: DA
authors: Biasotto-Gonzalez
keywords: Electromyography; Laser; Temporomandibular joint disorder
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