Functional and electrophysiological evaluation of the effect of laser therapy in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis - Clinical case report

被引:7
作者
Ladalardo, TCCGP [1 ]
Brugnera, A [1 ]
Takamoto, M [1 ]
Pinheiro, ALB [1 ]
Campos, RAD [1 ]
Garrini, AEC [1 ]
Bologna, ED [1 ]
Settanni, F [1 ]
机构
[1] Camilo Castelo Branco Univ, Ctr Laser, Sao Paulo, Brazil
来源
LASERS IN DENTISTRY VII | 2001年 / 4249卷
关键词
idiopathic facial paralysis; low level laser therapy; nerve regeneration; peripheral nerve;
D O I
10.1117/12.424489
中图分类号
R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号
1003 ;
摘要
This clinical case report relates to a total of 4 patients, carriers of idiopathic facial paralysis, treated with Low Level Laser Therapy ( LLLT) using a Gallium - Aluminum - Arsenide diode Laser of 780 nm, 50 mW, continuous wave emission, spot size 3 mm(2) and total dosage of 20 joules per session distributed to the peripheral trajectory of the injured nerve in a point by point contact mode. Altogether 24 treatment sessions were performed in a period of 12 consecutive weeks twice a week. All treated patients presented recovery signs from the initial degree of paralysis.
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页数:5
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