Publications by authors named "Marcelo D M A Costa"
Lasers Med Sci
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study systematically reviewed the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in reducing pain, swelling (edema), and restricted mouth opening (trismus) after orthognathic surgery by analyzing data from 11 databases.
- Out of 808 articles initially found, only five studies involving 190 participants met the criteria for inclusion, with their publication dates ranging from 2014 to 2020.
- Results suggested that LLLT may help reduce pain and trismus post-surgery, though evidence for its effect on edema was inconclusive due to inconsistent measurement methods across studies.
