Extensive evaluation of the effects of low-power laser on mandibular movements and swelling after maxillary surgery

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Orthognathic surgery PainEdemaLaser TherapyCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesStomatognathic diseases; C10.597.617; E06.892.500; C23.888.277; E02.594

• Registration Number: RBR-5mv4y9
• Lead Sponsor: Hopsital Santa Catarina

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-09-21
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals submitted to bimaxilar orthognathic surgery with mentoplasty; Removal of the third molars to the minimum of six months before the surgery; Both genders; Regardless race; Age range between 18 and 40 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals submitted only to monomaxillary surgery or surgeries without chin surgery; Individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunctions; Rupture in the inferior alveolar nerve during the surgical procedure; Unwanted fractures; Mandibular surgery with the execution time above 2:30 h; Unstable mandibular fixation; Allergy to standardized anti-inflammatories and analgesics; Postoperative infection; Individuals who did not cooperate with the laser therapy protocol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified