Comparative evaluation of a low-level laser and topical desensitizing agent for treating dentinal hypersensitivity: A randomized controlled trial

Dr. Shahnaz; Riyaz Farooq; Dr. Aamir Rashid Purra; Dr. Fayaz Ahmed Ahangar; Dr. Ajaz Masoodi

Comparative evaluation of a low-level laser and topical desensitizing agent for treating dentinal hypersensitivity: A randomized controlled trial

AUTHOR(S): Dr. Shahnaz, Riyaz Farooq, Dr. Aamir Rashid Purra, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed Ahangar and Dr. Ajaz Masoodi

ABSTRACT:Aim: To compare the effect of potassium nitrate topical desensitizing agent with low level laser therapy for dentinal hypersensitivity.

Materials and Method: 60 patients were recruited for the study. Patients were divided into three groups.

Group 1: low level laser irradiation for dentinal hypersensitivity.

Group 2: 5% potassium nitrate toothpaste topically. Group 3: low level laser irradiation plus 5% potassium nitrate

Results: Pain was significantly reduced post operatively in all three groups. Best pain reduction was for the laser plus potassium nitrate group. No significant difference was observed with combination of low power laser and potassium nitrate combination.

Conclusion: Potassium nitrate and low level laser irradiation proved equally effective for reducing dentinal hypersensitivity in patients. No significant advantage was observed with laser and potassium nitrate combination.

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Comparative evaluation of a low-level laser and topical desensitizing agent for treating dentinal hypersensitivity: A randomized controlled trial

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