Post extraction trismus refers to reduced mouth opening and has been a very common complication since ages. This hampers the normal functioning of the TMJ. Various treatment modalities have been used to reduce pain and achieve adequate mouth opening. Low level laser treatment is a novel therapy in dentistry. Its use in healing and better treatment outcomes has been significant. It has been proven beneficial for treatment of myofacial pain, edema and improved post op healing. The therapy is applied directly to the surface of interest which stimulates cells, increases blood flow and oxygen release which helps in reducing inflammation and pain. There have been many conventional methods being used for relief from trismus, but the search for better outcomes continues. Here we present a case of long standing post extraction trismus treated with the help of LLLT.
