Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain levels in patients with temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review

Journal of Applied Oral Science

Volumn 20, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 594-602

  Maia, Mila Leite de Moraes ^a   Bonjardim, Leonardo Rigoldi ^a   Quintans, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira ^a   Ribeiro, Maria Amália Gonzaga ^a   Maia, Luiz Guilherme Martins ^b   Conti, Paulo César Rodrigues ^c  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SERGIPE   (Brazil)

^b SÃO PAULO STATE UNIVERSITY UNESP   (Brazil)

^c UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Laser therapy; Review; Temporomandibular joint disorders

Indexed keywords

EID: 84872806136     PISSN: 16787757     EISSN: 16787765     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1678-77572012000600002     Document Type: Review

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