.

ISSN 2063-5346
For urgent queries please contact : +918130348310

Efficacy of diode laser and fluoride on dentin hypersensitivity treatment: A clinical trial

Main Article Content

Dr. Shashank Shivyogi Vijapure, Dr. Anant Ragav Sharma, Dr Nishi Anant, Dr.Poorvi Yadav, Dr. Vineet Vaman Kini, Dr. Nikhita Pekhale, Dr. Ramanpal Singh Makkad
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si4.455

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of diode laser and fluoride in treating dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Materials and Methods: Fifty-two people were split into three groups, with 25 receiving diode laser therapy, 15 receiving fluoride, and 12 receiving a placebo. The VAS (Visual Analog Scale) was used to measure the level of discomfort. The VRS was used to assess the effectiveness of evaporative and tactile stimuli. A single session of therapy for DH was followed by VAS application immediately after, 6 hours after, 12 hours after, and 24 hours after treatment, whereas VRS application occurred immediately after, 15 minutes after, and 7 days after treatment. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) and descriptive statistics were utilized. Statistical significance was assumed at the P 0.05 level. Results: The DH's response to the evaporative stimulation was drastically diminished by the diode laser. The sensitivity of DH to evaporative and tactile stimuli was not affected by fluoride treatment (P > 0.05). Individuals whose DH was reduced by diode laser treatment did so more effectively than those whose DH was reduced by fluoride treatment or the placebo group. Conclusion: Diode laser treatment was more successful in lowering DH levels than fluoride therapy.

Article Details