Comparison of LASER Therapy and Desensitizing Agents in Dentinal Hypersensitivity
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Glutaraldehyde-Based Desensetizing Agent, Low Level Laser Therapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Dentinal Hypersensitivity. Basic parameters: 18 years — 50 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
- Pakistan
- Next step
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Official title
Comparison of Mean Pain Score Using LASER Therapy and Desensitizing Agents in Patients With Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
This study evaluates the effectiveness of laser therapy versus desensitizing agents in reducing pain among participants with dentinal hypersensitivity conducted in Saidu College of Dentistry. Pain will be measured at baseline, immediately post-treatment, one week, and three months using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Detailed description
This study examines dentinal hypersensitivity treatment modalities, including laser therapy and desensitizing agents. The study is conducted in compliance with regional ethical guidelines
Interventions
- Drug Glutaraldehyde-Based Desensetizing Agent
A glutaraldehyde-based desensitizing agent applied to the cervical area of affected teeth using a micro-brush, left undisturbed for 30 seconds, and air-dried. Both interventions aim to reduce pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity by either occluding dentinal tubules or reducing nerve excitability - Device Low Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) using a diode laser set to a low power level (e.g., 100 mW, continuous wave mode). Each affected tooth will be treated for three minutes, targeting apical, cervical, and middle points
Primary outcome measures
- Change in pain intensity: Visual Analog Scale [Time frame: Immediately post-treatment, one week, and three months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Participants aged 18-50 years with a preoperative VAS score of ≥2 for dentinal hypersensitivity.
- Participants with sensitivity due to gingival recession, cervical abrasion, or enamel erosion.
- Participants with good systemic health.
- Minimum of two hypersensitive teeth present in two different quadrants.
Exclusion criteria
- Teeth with caries, defective restorations, or cervical defects > 2 mm (may affect sensitivity measurements).
- Periodontal surgery or deep periodontal pockets (> 6 mm) within the past three months (potential influence on periodontal health and sensitivity).
- Participants using desensitizing toothpaste within the past three months (could interfere with study outcomes).
- Presence of gross oral pathology or systemic diseases (e.g., eating disorders, chronic diseases, uncontrolled metabolic conditions) (may alter oral health status).
- Pregnant or lactating women (hormonal changes can influence oral health).
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Saidu College of Dentistry — Swat
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06759454 · 208-ERB/024