Effectiveness of the Laser on TMD - Systematic Review

A. Mouhibi, A. Chafii, A. Andoh

Abstract: Temporo-Mandibular Disorders (TMD) are the symptomatic expression of amanducatory system pathology that may be of muscular or articular origin. It includes the anatomical, histological and functional abnormalities of the system. Standard treatment using occlusal splintis considered to beonerous and expensive; The new era of the Laser has allowed a great evolution of the dental practice, especially in occlusodontics, thanks to: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) which is a low energy light application allowing to increase the speed and the quality of the injured tissues healing process (fig 1). This treatment is limited to a few sessions and a few minutes.

Keywords: Laser, TMD