Abstract
Introduction Temporomandibular joints (TMJs) play a very significant function in the activity of the locomotor system of the masticatory system. But they are often a source of pain, myopathy, myoarthropathy, and malfunction of their surrounding or internal structures. The treatment of a patient's discomfort associated with masticatory system dysfunctions strongly depends on their cause. Aim of the Study. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of selected physical factors: LED light therapy with electromagnetic field and cryotherapy for the level of pain, in the treatment of patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Materials and Methods The study included 60 patients of both genders with diagnosed TMD in a clinical trial. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. Each group consisted of 30 people and was subjected to separate therapies in which LED light therapy with electromagnetic field (MLT) and cryotherapy (CT) were applied. Results Having assessed the results of the author's own research in terms of analgesic activity, determined on the VAS scale during the daily routine activity of the mandible and its individual movements, in general, each of the studied groups demonstrated a considerable decrease in the level of the patients' perception of pain (<0.001). Having compared both the therapeutic methods used, a greater reduction in the level of perceived pain was achieved with MLT (p=0.002). The type of therapy used turned out to be the only significant factor for the magnitude of this reduction. Conclusions Conclusions based on the results of our own research indicate that the selected methods of treatment demonstrate an analgesic effect in terms of the overall discomfort in the course of TMD, and that they may be an alternative pain relief thereby reducing the patient's intake of painkillers.
Highlights
Temporomandibular joints (TMJs) play a very significant function in the activity of the locomotor system of the masticatory system
One of the main symptoms of a dysfunction within the masticatory system, in addition to functional disorders, is pain, and it is one of the most common reasons for patients to seek help from specialists. is discomfort may be caused by the dysfunction of the masticatory muscles, tendons, or temporomandibular joints (TMJs)
E application of various forms of physiotherapy procedures in dentistry significantly complement the process of treating patients with the abovementioned symptoms, with postoperative complications, as well as those with severe disorders within the locomotor system of the masticatory system. It is primarily aimed at relieving pain, reducing muscle tension within the stomatognathic system, inducing regenerative processes in soft tissue, and restoring the positive psychophysical effect of the patient. e basis of this treatment is the application of the same physiotherapeutic factors during applicable periods, which facilitates the mechanisms of homeostasis equalisation and contributes to the stimulation of self-healing reactions of the body. e above-described influence on the human body and its potent development contributed to the fact that dental physiotherapy has become a separate branch of medicine that includes physiotherapy and kinesitherapy, as well as massage [7]
Summary
One of the main symptoms of a dysfunction within the masticatory system, in addition to functional disorders, is pain, and it is one of the most common reasons for patients to seek help from specialists. is discomfort may be caused by the dysfunction of the masticatory muscles, tendons, or temporomandibular joints (TMJs). E application of various forms of physiotherapy procedures in dentistry significantly complement the process of treating patients with the abovementioned symptoms, with postoperative complications, as well as those with severe disorders within the locomotor system of the masticatory system It is primarily aimed at relieving pain, reducing muscle tension within the stomatognathic system, inducing regenerative processes in soft tissue, and restoring the positive psychophysical effect of the patient. 2. Objective e study was aimed at examining the effects of selected physical factors, such as cryotherapy (CT) and LED light therapy with electromagnetic field (MLT), on the level of pain experienced by the patient in the course of TMD and comparing their analgesic effects. E pain level experienced by each patient was assessed before the therapy and immediately after the last treatment from a series of all the procedures undertaken.
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