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Effectiveness of Bioactiveglass Air Abrasion Versus Fluoride Varnish in Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Hypersensitivity Dentin
Tooth Hypersensitivity
Registration Number
NCT03285360
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

Will the use of Bioactive glass with air abrasion technology (Sylc) compared to Fluoride Varnish (Biflourid 10) affects the degree of pain in patients complaining from hypersensitivity due to non-carious lesions?

Detailed Description

* Population: Patients complaining from Dentin Hypersensitivity due to non-carious lesions.

* Intervention: Sylc, Air Abrasion Bioactive glass (Denfotex Research Ltd.)

* Comparison: BiFlourid 10, Fluoride Varnish (VOCO, Germany)

* Outcome measures: Dentin Hypersensitivity

Outcome name Measuring device Measuring unit Dentin Hypersensitivity

* Thermal

* Tactile

* Evaporative

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Males or females.
  • Age: 18-70 years old.
  • Patients with good oral hygiene.
  • Co-operative patients who show interest to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with bad oral hygiene.
  • Patients with orthodontic appliances, or bridge work that might interfere with evaluation.
  • Patients who did any periodontal surgeries within the previous 6 months.
  • Patients who are allergic to any ingredients will be used in the study.
  • Pregnant and lactating women.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain due to dentin hypersensitivity (evaporative stimulus)2 minutes after treatment

Pain arising from dentin hypersensitivity in non-carious lesions stimulated by air blast measured by a 10 cm visual analogue scale VAS

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain due to dentin hypersensitivity (tactile stimulus)12 months

Pain arising from dentin hypersensitivity in non-carious lesions stimulated by tactile stimulation with a probe measured by a 10 cm visual analogue scale VAS

Pain due to dentin hypersensitivity (thermal stimulus)12 months

Pain arising from dentin hypersensitivity in non-carious lesions stimulated by cold water measured by a 10 cm visual analogue scale VAS

Pain due to dentin hypersensitivity (evaporative stimulus)12 months

Pain arising from dentin hypersensitivity in non-carious lesions stimulated by air blast measured by a 10 cm visual analogue scale VAS

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of dentistry

🇪🇬

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Faculty of dentistry
🇪🇬Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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