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Effect of iontophoresis on the effectiveness of two desensitizing pastes(nano-hydroxyapatite and pro-argin) in treatment of tooth sensitivity

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Health Condition 1: K031- Abrasion of teeth
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/04/032974
Lead Sponsor
Dr Anjana Das C
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria

Dentinal hypersensitivity caused by gingival recession or cervical abrasion/erosion.

Less than 1 mm loss of dentin in depth which do not require any restorative regimen.

Preoperative VAS score of =3 but = 6.

Minimum four affected teeth present in four different quadrants.

Willingness to sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Teeth with caries, defective restorations, occlusal restorations, and chipped teeth.

Deep periodontal pockets (probing depth >6 mm), periodontal surgery within the previous 3 months, and subjects with orthodontic appliances or bridge.

Use of desensitizing toothpaste in the last 3 months.

Any gross oral pathology.

Systemic diseases such as eating disorders, chronic diseases, pregnancy and lactation, acute myocardial infarction within the past 6 months, use of pacemaker, uncontrolled metabolic disease, major psychiatric disorder, heavy smoking, or alcohol abuse.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sensitivity assessed using visual analog scale and cold air sensitivity scaleTimepoint: Immediate,7 days,1 month,3 months,6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PainTimepoint: 6 MONTHS
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