Photobiomodulation Therapy for the Symptoms Related to Temporomandibular Joint Disk Displacement

Figure 3

Initial MRI of the left TMJ with the patient’s mouth open revealed anterior disk displacement of the left articular disk with significant anatomical deformity (thickening of the posterior edge) and effusion in the left TMJ. The dynamic sequences revealed limited condyle movement, disk deformity, and displacement without reduction on opening. Joint effusion was present.