Potassium Nitrate Gel and Diode Laser for Dentinal Hypersensitivity
NCT ID: NCT06746558
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
12 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-01-07
2023-10-31
Brief Summary
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Does the combined use of potassium nitrate gel and diode laser therapy reduce dentinal hypersensitivity more effectively than gel alone? How does this combined treatment impact sensitivity-related quality of life over time? Researchers will compare the outcomes between the two groups (combined therapy versus gel alone) to determine the effectiveness of the combined treatment.
Participants will:
Undergo assessments of dentinal hypersensitivity using the Shiff Air Index (SAI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at baseline and at follow-ups (1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-treatment).
Complete a questionnaire to evaluate the impact of dentinal hypersensitivity on daily life at baseline and after 6 months.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Potassium Nitrate Gel with Diode Laser Therapy
Potassium Nitrate Gel and Diode Laser Therapy
Participants in the experimental group receive treatment combining a desensitizing gel containing 5% potassium nitrate (Emoform Actisens) applied to affected teeth and diode laser therapy (980 nm). The laser is used with specific power settings (0.3W, 0.5W, 0.7W) for 20 seconds at each setting, followed by a second application of the gel and irradiation. The treatment aims to reduce dentinal hypersensitivity by occluding dentinal tubules and altering neural responses.
Potassium Nitrate Gel Alone
Potassium Nitrate Gel Alone
Participants in the control group receive treatment with a desensitizing gel containing 5% potassium nitrate (Emoform Actisens) applied to the teeth. The gel is applied twice using a microbrush in a rubbing motion for 2 minutes each time. No diode laser therapy is administered. This intervention aims to evaluate the standalone efficacy of the gel in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity.
Interventions
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Potassium Nitrate Gel and Diode Laser Therapy
Participants in the experimental group receive treatment combining a desensitizing gel containing 5% potassium nitrate (Emoform Actisens) applied to affected teeth and diode laser therapy (980 nm). The laser is used with specific power settings (0.3W, 0.5W, 0.7W) for 20 seconds at each setting, followed by a second application of the gel and irradiation. The treatment aims to reduce dentinal hypersensitivity by occluding dentinal tubules and altering neural responses.
Potassium Nitrate Gel Alone
Participants in the control group receive treatment with a desensitizing gel containing 5% potassium nitrate (Emoform Actisens) applied to the teeth. The gel is applied twice using a microbrush in a rubbing motion for 2 minutes each time. No diode laser therapy is administered. This intervention aims to evaluate the standalone efficacy of the gel in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* At least two teeth affected by dentinal hypersensitivity.
* Good standard of home oral hygiene.
Exclusion Criteria
* Ongoing orthodontic treatment.
* Non-vital teeth or teeth with restorative materials.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Pavia
OTHER
University of Genova
OTHER
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Alessandro Bruni
DDS, Orthod Spec, PhD, Research Fellow
Locations
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Università degli Studi di Pavia, Department of Orthodontics
Pavia, PV, Italy
Countries
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References
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Simoes TM, Melo KC, Fernandes-Neto JA, Batista AL, da Silva MG, Ferreira AC, de Sousa JA, Catao MV. Use of high- and low-intensity lasers in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: A literature review. J Clin Exp Dent. 2021 Apr 1;13(4):e412-e417. doi: 10.4317/jced.57783. eCollection 2021 Apr.
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Other Identifiers
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76 2022-0316
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id