Evaluation of the efficacy of low-level laser in improving the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome
Arbabi-Kalati F, Bakhshani NM, Rasti M
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 31 citations
How it was studied
- Design
- Randomized controlled trial (classified by our AI screen)
- Studied in
- People
- Main outcome
- Health markers and function
Who paid for it
- Funding
- Independent funding
- University or hospital
- Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Based on 1 listed funder(s) and full-text disclosure statement.
Publication
- Published
- 2015-01-01 · J Clin Exp Dent · vol. 7 · issue 4 · pp. e524–e527
- Publisher
- Medicina Oral S.L.
- Cited
- 47 citations · more than 81% of similar papers · 1.5× the field average
- References
- 11 works
- Access
- Free to read
- Research areas
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions · Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine · Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Keywords
- Burning mouth syndrome, Burning Sensation, Medicine, Oral mucosa, Sensation, Placebo, Quality of life (healthcare), Dentistry, Surgery, Psychology, Pathology, Nursing
3 authors
From IR
- Fateme Arbabi-KalatiZahedan University of Medical Sciences
- NM BakhshaniZahedan University of Medical Sciences
- Mehdi RastiZahedan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Background
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is common conditions that affects menopause women, patients suffer from sever burning sensation. Up to now there is no definitive treatment for this disease. Present study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser (LLL) in improving the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome.
Material and methods
Twenty patients with BMS were enrolled in this study; they were divided in two groups randomly. In the laser group, in each patient, 10 areas on the oral mucosa were selected and underwent LLL irradiation at a wavelength of 630 nm, and a power of 30 mW for 10 seconds twice a week for 4 weeks. In the placebo group, silent/off laser therapy was carried out during the same period in the same areas. Burning sensation and quality of life were evaluated.
Results
Burning sensation severity and quality of life in the two groups after intervention were different significant statistically, (p= 0.004, p= 0.01 respectively) .Patients in laser group had better results.
Conclusions
It can be concluded that low level laser might decrease the intensity of burning mouth syndrome.
Key words
Pain, low-level laser, burning mouth syndrome, oral mucosa.
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