Control of Pain Due to Dentin Hypersensitivity in Individuals With Molar-incisor Hypomineralization

NCT ID: NCT04407702

Last Updated: 2020-11-30

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Total Enrollment

140 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-01-01

Study Completion Date

2021-12-10

Brief Summary

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Background: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is defined as high sensitivity of the vital dentin when exposed to thermal, chemical or tactile stimuli. Two mechanisms are required for the occurrence of DH: 1) the dentin must be exposed and 2) the dentinal tubules must be open and connected to the pulp. Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative abnormality of a genetic origin that affects tooth enamel and, in most cases, is accompanied by DH. The control of tooth sensitivity is fundamental to the successful treatment of MIH.

Objective: The aim of the proposed randomized, controlled, clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of different protocols for the control of DH in patients with teeth affected by MIH.

Methods: One hundred forty patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be allocated to four groups. Group 1 will be the control group (placebo). In Group 2, sensitive teeth will be sealed with Permaseal (Ultradent). In Group 3, sensitive teeth will receive low-level laser (LLL) (AsGaAl) at a wavelength of 780 nm (Laser XT Therapy, DMC, São Carlos, SP, Brazil). In Group 4, sensitive teeth will be treated with both LLL and Permaseal (Ultradent). DH will be evaluated 15 min after the application of the treatments and the patients will be reevaluated one week, one month, three months and six months after the treatments.

Discussion: This study will enable the determination of differences in the effectiveness of the proposed treatments as well as differences among the evaluation times for each proposed treatment.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Dentin Sensitivity Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors
All volunteers and the evaluator of the degree of sensitivity will be blinded to the allocation. The researcher in charge of applying the products will not be blinded due to the different forms of clinical manipulation of the products.

Study Groups

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Control Group

The volunteers in this group will receive the same hygiene instructions as the other groups and will undergo both treatments, except that water will be used instead of the sealant and the laser device will be set to a power of 0 W. In other words, the same irradiation procedure will be performed but without the emission of light.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Hygiene Instructions

Intervention Type OTHER

Two weeks prior to the onset of the study, the volunteers will undergo a wash-out period, in which they will only use oral hygiene products donated by the researchers. These products will be used through to the end of the study. The oral hygiene kit will contain a soft-bristle toothbrush (Professional Lab Series, Colgate Palmolive), fluoride toothpaste with no desensitizing agent (Elmex) and dental floss (Colgate). The participants will be extensively trained with regards to all procedures involved in the experiment.

Sealant Group

The volunteers in this group will receive treatment with sealant (Permaseal - Ultradent), which is a photopolymerizable methacrylate-based resin.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Sealant application

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The teeth to be sealed will be isolated and 35% phosphoric acid will be applied for 20 seconds, followed by rinsing and drying the dental surfaces. A thin layer of PermaSeal will be applied to the tooth surface for 5 seconds and photopolymerized for 20 seconds. The occlusion will then be evaluated.

Hygiene Instructions

Intervention Type OTHER

Two weeks prior to the onset of the study, the volunteers will undergo a wash-out period, in which they will only use oral hygiene products donated by the researchers. These products will be used through to the end of the study. The oral hygiene kit will contain a soft-bristle toothbrush (Professional Lab Series, Colgate Palmolive), fluoride toothpaste with no desensitizing agent (Elmex) and dental floss (Colgate). The participants will be extensively trained with regards to all procedures involved in the experiment.

Low-Level Laser Group

The volunteers in this group will receive irradiation with AsGaAl laser at a wavelength of 780 nm (Laser XT Therapy, DMC, São Carlos, SP, Brazil) with relative isolation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Low-level Laser

Intervention Type RADIATION

Irradiation with AsGaAl laser at a wavelength of 780 nm (Laser XT Therapy, DMC, São Carlos, SP, Brazil) with relative isolation. The power will be set to 100 mW; energy density will be 35 J/cm2 (considering a spot size of 0.028 cm2 of the equipment) and the dose will be 1 J per point. Irradiation will be performed on a cervical point, an apical point and a point precisely over the lesion, totaling a dose of 3 J. Treatment will be performed in three sessions with a 72-hour interval between sessions.

Hygiene Instructions

Intervention Type OTHER

Two weeks prior to the onset of the study, the volunteers will undergo a wash-out period, in which they will only use oral hygiene products donated by the researchers. These products will be used through to the end of the study. The oral hygiene kit will contain a soft-bristle toothbrush (Professional Lab Series, Colgate Palmolive), fluoride toothpaste with no desensitizing agent (Elmex) and dental floss (Colgate). The participants will be extensively trained with regards to all procedures involved in the experiment.

Low Level Laser + Sealant Group

The volunteers in this group will receive the same irradiation administered to Low-level Laser Group. During the last session, these volunteers will also receive the same sealant applied in Sealant Group.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Sealant application

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

The teeth to be sealed will be isolated and 35% phosphoric acid will be applied for 20 seconds, followed by rinsing and drying the dental surfaces. A thin layer of PermaSeal will be applied to the tooth surface for 5 seconds and photopolymerized for 20 seconds. The occlusion will then be evaluated.

Low-level Laser

Intervention Type RADIATION

Irradiation with AsGaAl laser at a wavelength of 780 nm (Laser XT Therapy, DMC, São Carlos, SP, Brazil) with relative isolation. The power will be set to 100 mW; energy density will be 35 J/cm2 (considering a spot size of 0.028 cm2 of the equipment) and the dose will be 1 J per point. Irradiation will be performed on a cervical point, an apical point and a point precisely over the lesion, totaling a dose of 3 J. Treatment will be performed in three sessions with a 72-hour interval between sessions.

Hygiene Instructions

Intervention Type OTHER

Two weeks prior to the onset of the study, the volunteers will undergo a wash-out period, in which they will only use oral hygiene products donated by the researchers. These products will be used through to the end of the study. The oral hygiene kit will contain a soft-bristle toothbrush (Professional Lab Series, Colgate Palmolive), fluoride toothpaste with no desensitizing agent (Elmex) and dental floss (Colgate). The participants will be extensively trained with regards to all procedures involved in the experiment.

Interventions

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Sealant application

The teeth to be sealed will be isolated and 35% phosphoric acid will be applied for 20 seconds, followed by rinsing and drying the dental surfaces. A thin layer of PermaSeal will be applied to the tooth surface for 5 seconds and photopolymerized for 20 seconds. The occlusion will then be evaluated.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Low-level Laser

Irradiation with AsGaAl laser at a wavelength of 780 nm (Laser XT Therapy, DMC, São Carlos, SP, Brazil) with relative isolation. The power will be set to 100 mW; energy density will be 35 J/cm2 (considering a spot size of 0.028 cm2 of the equipment) and the dose will be 1 J per point. Irradiation will be performed on a cervical point, an apical point and a point precisely over the lesion, totaling a dose of 3 J. Treatment will be performed in three sessions with a 72-hour interval between sessions.

Intervention Type RADIATION

Hygiene Instructions

Two weeks prior to the onset of the study, the volunteers will undergo a wash-out period, in which they will only use oral hygiene products donated by the researchers. These products will be used through to the end of the study. The oral hygiene kit will contain a soft-bristle toothbrush (Professional Lab Series, Colgate Palmolive), fluoride toothpaste with no desensitizing agent (Elmex) and dental floss (Colgate). The participants will be extensively trained with regards to all procedures involved in the experiment.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age between 18 and 35 years;
* Good overall health;
* At least one tooth with MIH and DH reported in the cervical region with sensitivity equal to or greater than 4 on the VAS.

Exclusion Criteria

* Active caries or defective restorations on the tooth to be analyzed;
* Sufficient dentin loss that requires restorative treatment or periodontal surgery;
* Having undergone any professional desensitizing treatment in the previous six months;
* Having used a desensitizing paste in the previous three months;
* Use of anti-inflammatory drugs or analgesics at the time of recruitment;
* Currently pregnant or nursing.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Nove de Julho

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Sandra Kalil Bussadori

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

References

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Sobral APT, Santos EM, Aranha AC, Soares PV, Moriyama CM, Goncalves MLL, Ribeiro RA, Motta LJ, Horliana ACRT, Fernandes KPS, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Bussadori SK. The control of pain due to dentin hypersensitivity in individuals with molar-incisor hypomineralisation: a protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial. BMJ Open. 2021 Mar 10;11(3):e044653. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044653.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 33692185 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Hypersensitivity

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id