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Abstract Title:

Efficacy of the photobiomodulation therapy in the treatment of the burning mouth syndrome.

Abstract Source:

Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2019 Nov 1 ;24(6):e787-e791. Epub 2019 Nov 1. PMID: 31655841

Abstract Author(s):

E Bardellini, F Amadori, G Conti, A Majorana

Article Affiliation:

E Bardellini

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) - in terms of pain and of quality of life- in patients affected by burning mouth syndrome (BMS).

MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was designed as a randomised double-blinded prospective study. Patients diagnosed with BMS in the period from June 2015 to June 2018 were recruited. The patients were randomised into two groups and each received treatment once a week for ten weeks: group A received laser therapy (K Laser Cube 3) while group B was given sham therapy (placebo). Pain was evaluated through the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and quality of life was assessed with the short form of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). Assessment was done at baseline and after every therapy session. The researchers were blind to the randomised allocations.

RESULTS: A total of 85 patients were analysed. Group A (laser treatment) was composed of 43 patients while group B (sham therapy) of 42 patients. Patients treated with PBMT showed a significant decrease in symptoms ( p=0.0008) and improved quality of life related to oral health ( p=0.0002).

CONCLUSIONS: PBMT has demonstrated to have a positive effect in relieving BMS symptoms and in improving a patient's overall quality of life.

Study Type : Human Study

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