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The effect of low level laser on postoperative sensitivity after amalgam restorations

Evaluation of the treatment effect of low level laser Ga-Al-As on postoperative sensitivity after amalgam restorations

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180416039318N4
Enrollment
20
Registered
2019-01-18
Start date
2016-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-29

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Conditions

postoperative sensitivity after amalgam restorations. Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: treated with Ga-Al-As laser (810 nm, 200 mw ) in 4 sessions with intervals of three days. Intervention 2: Control group: The control group was placed in the same co

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient Satisfaction to Participate in the Study Short-term sensitivity to various stimuli such as cold, heat, sweets, etc. After amalgam restorations (from restoration to two months afterwards) Visual Analogue Scale less than 5

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation Spontaneous pain and nocturnal teeth and a history of swelling Radiographic view with symptoms of periapical involvement (periodontal ligament dilatation, laminadora destruction, and radiolucent or radiopacic lesion) The presence of faulty repairs (fractures, overhangs, orchantruses, caries) The inability to attend laser treatment sessions for any reason VAS>9 Tooth sensitivity for other reasons (gingival recession or decay or fractured tooth) Pain in other teeth other than restored tooth

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative sensitivity after amalgam restorations. Timepoint: immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative sensitivity 3 and 6 months after amalgam restorations. Timepoint: 3 and 6 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Asadi

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

asadif_71@yahoo.com+98 51 3882 9501

Outcome results

None listed

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