Abstract

Background: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), which is considered the main cause of non-dental orofacial pain. Therefore, treatment must be focused on the reduction of symptoms. In this sense, low intensity laser therapy is suggested to have bio stimulating and analgesic effects. Methods: A Cochrane and Medline databases search were conducted between June and December of 2017. The terms used for the different searches were “temporomandibular joint”, “laser therapy”, disorders, laser and treatment. Findings: 6 publications were selected from a total of 162. They were stratified using the SORT criteria (Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy). Conclusion: TMD is a complex disorder that can be challenging to diagnose and treat. The efficacy of laser in the treatment of TMD is rather promising. According to the literature reviewed, low level laser seems to have a benefit on patients with TMD, however, it is still difficult to establish a therapeutic protocol for TMD.