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

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 21 August 2023

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

Name	Time	Method
Sensitivity assessed using visual analog scale and cold air sensitivity scaleTimepoint: Immediate,7 days,1 month,3 months,6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PainTimepoint: 6 MONTHS