Use of potassium nitrate gel and laser in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity

Comparative evaluation of desensitising effects of 10% potassium nitrate and 980 nm diode laser in treating dentinal hypersensitivity a split mouth randomized control trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/105703

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K031- Abrasion of teeth

Interventions

Intervention1: 10% potassium nitrate: One time application - Locally applied on hypersensitive tooth and follow up after seven, fourteen and twenty one days Control Intervention1: 980 nm diode laser:

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 History of hypersensitivity 2 No other treatments received for hypersensitivity at least 2 months prior to this trial 3 Clinical evaluation of exposed occlusal dentine bilaterally 4 Home care oral hygiene instructions standardized

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Caries or restoration in relation to hypersensitive teeth 2 Enamel cracks or pulpitis 3 Cervical abrasion and erosion 4 History of periodontal surgeries within past 6 months 5 Using desensitizing tooth paste

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
verbal rating scaleTimepoint: Baseline 1 week 2 week 3 week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NIlTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Batchu Chathurya

Sri Hasanamba Dental Collage

harshamb@yahoo.com9845735007

Outcome results

None listed

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