Photobiomodulation therapy in the treatment of inferior alveolar nerve injuries
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Mandibular nerve, Mandibular nerve injuries, Low-level light therapyAbstract
Objective: Conduct an integrative review of literature on the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy in the aestheization of sensorineural disorders and pain in patients with lesions in the inferior alveolar nerve. Materials and methods: Medline, LILACS, BBO, IBECS and SciELO databases were used to search the articles with English descriptors combined with the boolean operators. The search was limited to articles in English, Portuguese or Spanish, published in the last 10 years, of the type clinical trials. Literature review: Nine articles met the inclusion criteria, eight randomized clinical trials and one non-randomized clinical trial. The best results were observed in general sensitivity tests using the Visual Analog Scale. Studies attested to an improvement in the condition regardless of postoperative time, however, early initiation of therapy brought greater benefits. Furthermore, although most articles have pointed out treatment efficacy, there was great variability in laser therapy protocols. Conclusion: The use of photobiomodulation therapy is effective in the treatment of iatrogenic injuries to the inferior alveolar nerve. However, more studies are needed in order to establish a protocol for the use of laser.
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