Comparison of Mean Pain Score Using LASER Therapy and Desensitizing Agents in Patients With Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Glutaraldehyde-Based Desensetizing Agent
- Conditions
- Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- Sponsor
- Kemia Gul
- Enrollment
- 172
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in pain intensity: Visual Analog Scale
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Last Updated
- 11 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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
Investigators
Kemia Gul
Comparison of Mean Pain Score Using Laser Therapy and Desensitizing Agents in Patients with Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
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).
Arms & Interventions
Arm 1 (Desensitizing Agent)
A glutaraldehyde-based desensitizing agent applied to affected teeth for 30 seconds, air-dried, with post-application instructions
Intervention: Glutaraldehyde-Based Desensetizing Agent
Arm 2 (Laser Therapy)
Diode laser set to 100 mW in continuous wave mode, applied to specific areas of affected teeth for three minutes
Intervention: Low Level Laser Therapy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in pain intensity: Visual Analog Scale
Time Frame: Immediately post-treatment, one week, and three months
After intervention there is a possibility of change in pain intensity in Dentinal Hypersensitivity