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45 new LLLT research papers published including

• Intraoral vs extraoral LLLT treatment of trismus and facial swelling post lower third molar extraction.
  
• laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy in the treatment of  subacromial impingement syndrome
  
• Low Level Laser Therapy on Myonecrosis Induced by Bothrops jararacussu Snake Venom.
  
• Phototherapy for reducing the symptoms of hay fever.
• Low-Level Laser for Knee Osteoarthritis

Placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of the effect two different low-level laser therapies (LLLT)-intraoral and extraoral-on trismus and facial swelling following surgical extraction of the lower third molar.

Aras MH, Gungormus M

Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey, mutanhamdi@hotmail.com.

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of extraoral and intraoral low-level laser therapies (LLLT) on postoperative trismus and oedema following the removal of mandibular third molars. Forty-eight patients who were to undergo surgical removal of their lower third molars were studied. Patients were randomly allocated to one … Continue reading →

This edition finds 41 LLLT research papers on including Post Exercise Muscle Damage, fracture healing, cardicardioprotection and acne.

Comparison Between Single-Diode Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and LED Multi-Diode (Cluster) Therapy (LEDT) Applications Before High-Intensity Exercise.

Junior EC, Lopes-Martins RA, Baroni BM, De Marchi T, Rossi RP, Grosselli D, Generosi RA, de Godoi V, Basso M, Mancalossi JL, Bjordal JM

1 Laboratory of Human Movement, University of Caxias do Sul , Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil .

Abstract Background Data and Objective: There is anecdotal evidence that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may affect the development of muscular fatigue, minor muscle damage, and recovery after heavy exercises. Although manufacturers claim that cluster probes (LEDT) maybe more effective than single-diode lasers in clinical settings, there is a lack of head-to-head comparisons in controlled trials. This study was designed to compare the effect of single-diode LLLT and cluster LEDT before heavy exercise. Materials and Methods: This was a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over study. Young male volleyball players (n = 8) were enrolled and asked … Continue reading →