Abstract
This chapter briefly covers the signs and symptoms of all the most common and important neural pathologies that may occur in the head and neck region, and particularly in the oral cavity. It particularly concentrates on treatment directed at improving the injured nerve responses by stimulating them with light. Light is a very versatile tool when used to treat nerve lesions and its use has been increasing in recent times. Pinheiro et al. confirmed that low level laser therapy (LLLT) is an effective tool and is beneficial for the treatment of many disorders of the maxillofacial region, including trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The Rochkind group was the first to study LLLT in the treatment of severely injured peripheral nerves and also injuries to the central nervous system (CNS). Many studies have investigated the effects of phototherapy on nerve regeneration in humans.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Lasers in Dentistry |
Subtitle of host publication | Guide for Clinical Practice |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 293-301 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118987742 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118275023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Feb 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Central nervous system (CNS)
- Light therapy
- Low level laser therapy (LLLT)
- Nerve repair
- Phototherapy
- Trigeminal neuralgia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry