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Evaluation of the efficacy of low-level laser in improving the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome
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Arbabi-Kalati, Fateme; Bakhshani, Nour-Mohammad; Rasti, Maryam
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This document is a artículoDate2015
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Background: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is common condition 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 t
he 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
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