Dentin Hypersensitivity - Varnish or Laser?
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Laser Irradiation.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Dentin Hypersensitivity. Basic parameters: 18 years — 70 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Dentin Hypersensitivity - Varnish or Laser? A Randomized Clinical Study Comparing Three Wavelengths (2940 nm, 1064 nm and 970 nm) and the Desensitizer Gluma
Overview
Dentin hypersensitivity is a common condition described as a short and sharp pain caused by thermal, evaporative, tactile, osmotic, or chemical stimuli to exposed dentin that cannot be related to another defect or dental pathology. The variety of treatment options and products on the market might seem overwhelming. This study aims to show that laser treatments are efficient in reducing pain scores compared to a desensitizing agent (Gluma). 80 patients with at least two hypersensitive teeth will be enrolled in this study. Patients will be divided randomly into four groups (control group (Gluma), laser group 1 (2.94 µm wavelength), laser group 2 (1064 nm wavelength), laser group 3 (970 nm wavelength)). Visual Analog Scale will be measured before treatment, right after treatment, one week after treatment, one month after treatment, three months after treatment. Mixed Anova's and descriptive analysis will be used for statistical evaluation.
Detailed description
A total of 80 patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be included in this randomized clinical study. Participants will be randomly divided into four groups. Pain scores will be measured before treatment, right after treatment, 1 month after treatment and 3 months after treatment using the Visual Analog Scala (VAS). Patients will not know which treatment will be performed before nor will the patients from the laser groups know the wavelengths. Pain scores at check-up meetings will be collected by another doctor other than the one who will perform all laser treatments.
Interventions
- Device Laser Irradiation
three different laser wavelengths will be used
Primary outcome measures
- Visual Analog Scale changes [Time frame: three months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- all genders
- 18-70 years
- good general health
- at least two hypersensitive teeth in either jaw
- initial VAS-score >3
Exclusion criteria
- Active carious lesions, insufficient restorations, enamel cracks, reversible pulpitis
- Active periodontal disease, periodontal surgery (in the last 6 months)
- Bleaching procedure in the last 3 months
- Analgetic use in the last 72 hours
- Pregnant/lactating women
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06539286 · DH