Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: Five patients, with at least two sensitive teeth were selected. A total of 14 teeth were included in this trial. By using Visual Analogous Scale the pain of dentine hyper sensitivity was detected and the pre- treatment readings were recorded.The Diode laser (810 nm), was irradiated on (non contact) mode at the cervical region.The samples were divided into two groups according to exposure duration: For Group 1 exposure duration was 30 seconds and for group 2 exposure duration was one minute.The efficiency of the treatment was assessed at two examination period :15 minutes after first application and 7 days after first application, the degree of sensitivity was determined by using Visual Analogous Scale. RESULTS: The results show significant reduction of pain after 15 minutes of laser application in the group with 30 seconds exposure duration (P = .001), and the pain completely fade away after one week in the same group, while in the group with 1 minute exposure duration the pain completely disappeared (visual analogous scale = (0)) after 15 minutes and one week of laser application (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Nada Tawfig Hashim, Bakri Gobara Gasmalla, Ahmed Hassan Sabahelkheir, Alhadi Mohieldin Awooda |
Journal | BMC research notes
(BMC Res Notes)
Vol. 7
Pg. 31
(Jan 13 2014)
ISSN: 1756-0500 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24411005
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Dentin Sensitivity
(radiotherapy)
- Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
- Female
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
- Lasers, Semiconductor
(therapeutic use)
- Low-Level Light Therapy
- Male
- Pain Measurement
- Treatment Outcome
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