Evaluation of diode laser treatment on both inner and outer tooth surfaces in single and multiple sittings for reducing tooth sensitivity

Evaluation of diode laser application on both buccal and lingual surfaces in single and multiple sessions in managing dentinal hypersensitivity: A 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/11/097684

Enrollment

116

Registered

2025-11-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: R688- Other general symptoms and signs

Interventions

Intervention1: Buccal and Lingual tooth surfaces: Application of diode laser energy directly to both the buccal and lingual/palatal tooth surfaces in order to desensitize exposed dentinal tubules and

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient giving informed consent for the study. 1 Patients aged 18 years or more 2 Patients diagnosed with dentinal hypersensitivity using tactile and evaporative stimuli, only on buccal surfaces of teeth 3 Patients who were able to understand visual analogue pain scale (VAS) Patients who reported minimum score of 3 on VAS score after tactile and evaporative stimulus Good oral hygiene Patients in good general health (ASA classification 1 or 2)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient not willing to give consent. 1 Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. 2 Pregnant or lactating women. 3 Patients with systemic conditions affecting dentinal hypersensitivity. 4 Patients who have undergone recent treatment for dentinal hypersensitivity within 6 months. Patients with teeth showing evidence of irreversible pulpitis or necrosis Patients with carious lesions, defective restorations, facets of attrition, premature contact, cracked enamel, active periodontal disease, use of daily doses of medications.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the effect of Diode laser application on both buccal and lingual surfaces of teeth in single or multiple sessions in management of DH.Timepoint: 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) To evaluate the effect of Diode laser application on only buccal surfaces of teeth in single or multiple sessions in management of DH. 2) To compare the effect of Diode laser application on both (buccal and lingual) surfaces of teeth with diode laser application on only buccal surface in single session. 3) To compare the effect of Diode laser application on both (buccal and lingual) surfaces of teeth with diode laser application on only buccal surface in multiple sessions.Timepoint: 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months	—

Measure

Time frame

1) To evaluate the effect of Diode laser application on only buccal surfaces of teeth in single or multiple sessions in management of DH. 2) To compare the effect of Diode laser application on both (buccal and lingual) surfaces of teeth with diode laser application on only buccal surface in single session. 3) To compare the effect of Diode laser application on both (buccal and lingual) surfaces of teeth with diode laser application on only buccal surface in multiple sessions.Timepoint: 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaanya

JCD Dental College, Sirsa

singlaendo@gmail.com9466671007

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026