Low-Level Laser Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Low-Level Laser Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Objectives. We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) versus placebo in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Methods. A systematic search of multiple online sources electronic databases was undertaken. The methodological...

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Main Authors:	Gang-Zhu Xu, Jie Jia, Lin Jin, Jia-Heng Li, Zhan-Yue Wang, Dong-Yuan Cao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:	Pain Research and Management
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4230583
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