Table 1.
The main findings of the application protocols of photobiomodulation on OM.
| Protocol Characteristics | Absolute Frequency | Relative Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomical site | ||
| Cheek mucosa | 30 | 78.9 |
| Upper and lower lip | 29 | 76.3 |
| Lateral of the tongue | 26 | 68.4 |
| Bottom of mouth | 23 | 60.5 |
| Soft palate | 18 | 47.3 |
| Ventral of the tongue | 17 | 44.7 |
| Oropharynx | 6 | 15.7 |
| Dorsal of the tongue | 5 | 13.1 |
| Lip commissure | 4 | 10.5 |
| Hard palate | 3 | 7.8 |
| Gum | 2 | 5.2 |
| Uvula | 2 | 5.2 |
| Palatine tonsil | 2 | 5.2 |
| Retromolar region | 1 | 2.6 |
| Protocol objective | ||
| Treatment | 20 | 52.6 |
| Prevention | 17 | 44.7 |
| PBM session application | ||
| Twice a week | 1 | 2.6 |
| Three times a week | 3 | 7.8 |
| Four times a week | 1 | 2.6 |
| Five times a week | 22 | 57.8 |
| Not specified | 8 | 21 |
| Anti-cancer treatment | ||
| Chemotherapy | 24 | 63.1 |
| Radiotherapy | 18 | 44.3 |
| Bone marrow transplant | 10 | 26.3 |
PBM: photobiomodulation.