Dentistry, Desensitization
Conditions
Keywords
desensitizing treatment, diode laser, oral hygiene, dental sensitivity
Brief summary
Our aim will be to evaluate the actual efficacy of diode lasers in laser desensitization by comparing the topical gel Emoform Actisens, containing 5% potassium nitrate, alone and in combination with a diode laser. Dental hypersensitivity (DH) will be assessed pre- (T0) and post-treatment (T1) and at 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), and 6 months (T4).
Detailed description
This will be a randomized clinical trial (RCT) with a split-mouth design, involving 12 subjects, with two parallel groups. The dental elements will be divided into the Trial group, treated with a 980 nm diode laser and desensitizing topical gel, and the Control group, treated only with the same gel. DH will be assessed using the Shiff Air Index (SAI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Interventions
OTHERTrial group, treated with a 980 nm diode laser and desensitizing topical gel
The study aims to evaluate the actual efficacy of diode lasers in laser desensitization by comparing the topical gel Emoform Actisens, containing 5% potassium nitrate, alone and in combination with a diode laser.
Sponsors
University of Pavia
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
This will be a randomized clinical trial (RCT) with a split-mouth design
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria will be as follows: (a) a good standard of home oral hygiene and (b) at least two teeth affected by DH. The
Exclusion criteria
will be: (a) individuals taking pain relievers; (b) individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment; (c) non-vital teeth; (d) teeth with restorative materials; and (e) pregnant or breastfeeding women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| degree of dentin hypersensitivity | From enrollment to 6 months after desensitizing procedure | assessed using the Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ). The DHEQ is a validated self-report tool designed to assess the impact of dentine hy-persensitivity on a patient's daily life, including the intensity and frequency of symptoms as well as the emotional, social, and practical effects on daily activities such as eating, drinking, and oral hygiene practices. The DHEQ consists of 15 questions, with responses rated on a numerical scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). The final score is calculated out of a total of 105 points, with higher scores indicating a greater im-pact of dentin sensitivity on daily life. |
Contacts
Primary ContactAndrea Scribante, DDS PhD MHA MSc
Outcome results
None listed