Review Analysis & EvaluationLaser Therapy may be Better Than Topical Desensitizing Agents for Treating Dentin Hypersensitivity
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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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2019, Journal of Evidence-Based Dental PracticeCitation Excerpt :However, some research studies have shown that there was no significant difference in the effect of desensitization between the laser treatment and placebo.12–14 Some researchers think that the results of these studies are not enough to make a convincing conclusion.15–17 Some previous systematic reviews using meta-analysis or network meta-analysis have questioned the efficacy of lasers for treatment of DH,18,19 but there are some shortcomings in the included studies.
Influence of nano-hydroxyapatite containing desensitizing toothpastes on the sealing ability of dentinal tubules and bonding performance of self-etch adhesives
2019, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical MaterialsCitation Excerpt :Thus, relief of DH can be achieved through nerve activity blockage or tubular occlusion (Arnold et al., 2015); the latter is more resistant to mechanical and chemical insult (Addy and West, 2013). To relieve the pain of DH, various products have been introduced to seal the dentinal tubules either by patients at home or by dentists in office (Blatz, 2012). Among these strategies, home-use desensitizing toothpastes are considered as the first choice because of its advantages of wide availability, high cost-effectiveness and convenient application (Gopinath et al., 2015).
The evaluation of the desensitization effect of a desensitizing agent and desensitizing toothpastes in vitro
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