Evaluation of the Effect of Laser Therapy on Lateral Pterygoid Muscle in Patients With Wilke's Stage I and II Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): Case Series Study

NCT ID: NCT06999239

Last Updated: 2025-06-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

25 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-31

Study Completion Date

2026-08-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study will be to evaluate the effect of laser therapy on lateral pterygoid muscle in patients with Wilke's stage I and II temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Laser Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Lateral Pterygoid Muscle

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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one arm(case series0

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

laser therapy in TMD

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

In this study patients will receive the Low-level laser therapy with a 635 nm wavelength diode laser (Lasotronix, Diode Laser DiodeLX model SMART M; Zytnia, Piaseczno, Poland) with 200 mW in a continuous mode, using a handpiece with a cylindrical applicator with a diameter of 8 mm in contact mode extra-orally, fiber-optic applicator with a diameter of 8 mm in contact mode intraorally, with a power density of 400 mW/cm2, delivering 10-12 J/cm2 on each application point, over a period of 20 sec.

There are two methods for examination of lateral pterygoid muscle: digital palpation and functional manipulation.

For digital palpation of lateral pterygoid muscle, we place our index finger or tip of our little finger in the vestibular area adjacent to the maxillary third molar.

Functional manipulation of the inferior head of lateral pterygoid muscle: It is best accomplished by having the patient make a protrusive movement against resistance to contract it since this muscle is the primary pro

Interventions

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laser therapy in TMD

In this study patients will receive the Low-level laser therapy with a 635 nm wavelength diode laser (Lasotronix, Diode Laser DiodeLX model SMART M; Zytnia, Piaseczno, Poland) with 200 mW in a continuous mode, using a handpiece with a cylindrical applicator with a diameter of 8 mm in contact mode extra-orally, fiber-optic applicator with a diameter of 8 mm in contact mode intraorally, with a power density of 400 mW/cm2, delivering 10-12 J/cm2 on each application point, over a period of 20 sec.

There are two methods for examination of lateral pterygoid muscle: digital palpation and functional manipulation.

For digital palpation of lateral pterygoid muscle, we place our index finger or tip of our little finger in the vestibular area adjacent to the maxillary third molar.

Functional manipulation of the inferior head of lateral pterygoid muscle: It is best accomplished by having the patient make a protrusive movement against resistance to contract it since this muscle is the primary pro

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients age between 16-50 years with no sex predilection.
2. Patients who will be free from any systemic diseases that affect temporomandibular joint.
3. Patients who will be diagnosed with wilk's stage I and II temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
4. Patients who will be ready to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with previous temporo-mandibular surgeries.
2. Patients with previous facial fracture.
3. Patients who will be under another type of treatment for TMD (e.g., occlusal splints, pharmacological drugs, or head and neck surgery).
4. Patients who will not attend the proposed treatment sessions or follow-up visits.
Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Aliaa ibrahim fathy

doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

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aliaa ibrahim fathy khalifa, B.D.S 2019

Role: CONTACT

01068111549

Other Identifiers

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Treatment of TMD by laser

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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