Review Analysis & Evaluation
Laser Therapy may be Better Than Topical Desensitizing Agents for Treating Dentin Hypersensitivity

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Effectiveness of laser therapy and topical desensitising agents in treating dentine hypersensitivity: a systematic review.

He S, Wang Y, Li X, Hu D.

J Oral Rehabil 2011;38(5):348-58.

Reviewer

Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, Dr med dent habil

Purpose/Question

To determine the effectiveness of laser therapy as compared with topical desensitizing agents for the treatment of patients with dentin hypersensitivity and the safety of laser application based on the relevant studies

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

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Selection Criteria

Two independent reviewers screened the databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the National Research Register, and the Cochrane Oral Health Group’s Trials Register for articles written in English between 1977 and January 1, 2010. The inclusion criteria comprised randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving the application of laser desensitizing procedures and topical desensitizing agents in patients with at least 2 or more hypersensitive teeth confirmed

Commentary and Analysis

In light of the constantly increasing prevalence of dentinal hypersensitivity,1 assessment of the existing evidence on the most effective treatment is necessary to assist the dental practitioner in the decision-making process.2 However, this is an area where very little reliable data are available while numerous treatment options are being proposed. Diagnostic tools are not consistent, as they mainly rely on patients’ subjective pain assessment and interpretation. A survey among dental

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