Lasertherapy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders

perspective of an academic extensionist

Authors

  • Juliane Alves de Sousa State University of Paraíba (UEPB), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, julianealvesds@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1224-1453
  • Thamyres Maria Silva Simões State University of Paraíba (UEPB), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, thamy_mss@hotmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4642-5525
  • Maria Helena Chaves de Vasconcelos Catão State University of Paraíba (UEPB), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, mhelenact@zipmail.com.br https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7681-3225

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/revufg.v21.68044

Abstract

Low-level laser therapy is a technique used in dentistry for the complementary treatment of diseases that affect orofacial tissues. In the treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs), Lasertherapy promotes pain relief, decreases inflammation, accelerates tissue repair, and consequently improves the patient's quality of life. The objective of this study is to understand, through an experience report, the expectations, as well as the knowledge acquired by an extension student of the Dentistry undergraduate course, on Lasertherapy as an adjunct in the treatment of TMD. From the student's report, it was possible to outline their expectations and experiences in the face of a new therapy. Thus, it is possible to observe the importance of the extension action in guaranteeing students contact with Lasertherapy and providing the development of skills, safety in clinical practice and perception of the patient's reality

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Author Biographies

  • Juliane Alves de Sousa, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, julianealvesds@gmail.com

    Graduanda em Odontologia pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

  • Thamyres Maria Silva Simões, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, thamy_mss@hotmail.com

    Doutoranda no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

  • Maria Helena Chaves de Vasconcelos Catão, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, mhelenact@zipmail.com.br

    Professora Doutora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

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Published

2021-05-11

Issue

Vol. 21 (2021): Revista UFG

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SOUSA, J. A. DE; SIMÕES, T. M. S.; CATÃO, M. H. C. DE V. Lasertherapy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: perspective of an academic extensionist. Revista UFG, v. 21, n. 27, 11 May2021.