Dentin hypersensitivity, root caries
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18-50 years old; Participants must have at least three comparable LCNCs (in size, shape, and dimensions) to be restored; These lesions must be non-retentive, deeper than 1 mm, and involve both enamel and dentin of vital teeth without periodontal disease; Acceptable oral hygiene and have at least 20 teeth under occlusion.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The cavo-superficial margin cannot involve more than 50% of the enamel; Extremely poor oral hygiene or using orthodontic treatment; Severe or chronic periodontitis or heavy bruxism habits; Known allergy to resin-based materials or any other material used in this study; Pregnant or lactating women; Patients with chronic use of anti-inflammatory, analgesic and psychotropic drugs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| restoration retention/fracture after clínical evaluation and according to International Federation (FDI) and classical United States Public Health Service (USPHS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The evaluation of spontaneous postoperative sensitivity will be performed one week after the restorative procedure, asking the patient if he/she felt any pain during the period. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Centro Universitário de Maranhão - UNICEUMA