[Dentine hypersensitivity treated with Nd: YAG laser: experience with 262 cases].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To observe the curative effect of neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser pulse in treating dentine hypersensitivity.

METHOD:

A total of 262 teeth with dentine hypersensitivity were divided equally into 2 groups, namely the test group which received treatment with pulse Nd: YAG laser and the control group treated with sodium fluoride.

RESULTS:

The instant, 1-month and 6-month effectiveness in the test group was better than that in the control group, showing significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01).

CONCLUSION:

Nd: YAG laser is safe and highly effective in treating dentine hypersensitivity.

• Authors: Chun Hu
• Journal: Di 1 jun yi da xue xue bao = Academic journal of the first medical college of PLA (Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao) Vol. 24 Issue 3 Pg. 319-20 (Mar 2004) ISSN: 1000-2588 [Print] China
• PMID: 15041551 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Neodymium
• Yttrium

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Dentin Sensitivity (radiotherapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neodymium
• Yttrium