Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Conditions
Keywords
Dentistry, Dentinal Hypersensitivity, lower-level laser therapy
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of low energy laser for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity due to periodontal therapy.
Detailed description
We will recruit 80 adult patients with obvious symptom of hypersensitivity after periodontal therapy. They will receive low-energy laser treatment, and the area without the symptom of hypersensitivity will be served as control. Changes in pain status and clinical periodontal index within six months of treatment will be recorded.
Interventions
DEVICEA.R.C. FOX Laser-FOX Q-810nm
805-810 nm dichotomous laser, 12 Watt within the power of sensitive parts of the affected teeth
PROCEDUREControl
Mechanical debridement alone
Sponsors
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
The investigator and outcome assessor were blinded from the arrangement of the treatment
Intervention model description
Split-mouth design in the same individual
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1.20-80 year-old with their own will and oral cleaning ability 2.Patients who have been diagnosed with periodontitis and have completed periodontal treatment 3.Gingival recession in at least two regions showed sensitivity of teeth (VAS\> 5) 4.No systemic infection 5.No painkillers in the past two weeks 6.Not pregnant or lactating
Exclusion criteria
1.Smoking more than half a pack a day in the past month
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in mental status | 6 months | Visual analogue scale analysis with a score range of 0-10 (0: no discomfort; 10: severe discomfort). Lower score represent a better outcome. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in gingival recession | 6 months | Measure at six surfaces of tooth |
| Change in masticatory mucosa | 6 months | Measure at mid-buccal aspect of tooth |
| Change in probing depth | 6 months | Measure at six surfaces of tooth |
| Change in clinical attachment level | 6 months | Measure at six surfaces of tooth |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Primary ContactPo-Chun Chang
Backup ContactOlivia Hsieh
Outcome results
None listed