CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of Tooth Sensitivity After Scaling and Root Planing Treated With Photobiomodulation

Brazil112 participantsStarted 2022-11-01

Plain-language summary

One hundred twenty patients with dentin sensibility after non-surgical scaling and root planning (SRP) will be randomly included in 2 groups: Experimental Group: SRP+ Photobiomodulation (PBM) (660nm, 100W, area 0,5cm2, 200w/cm2, 30 seconds, 3 J, 6J/cm2. The study's primary outcome will be the assessment of dentinal sensitivity after 7 days of RAR measured with the visual analog scale (VAS). The cutoff of VAS is 3. The impact of oral health on the participant's quality of life will also be assessed with the OHIP-14 questionnaire. Analgesics (paracetamol) will be prescribed as needed, and the amount of medication will be calculated. These outcomes will be evaluated after 7 days and 1 month of application

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged 18 or older, * diagnosed with periodontitis and experiencing dentin hypersensitivity greater than three on the VAS scale caused by a UNC-15 periodontal probe. * both male and female patients were included, * without comorbidities. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients taking medications that affect gingival metabolism (e.g., cyclosporine, phenytoin, nifedipine), inflammation (e.g., corticosteroids, anti-inflammatories), or pain (analgesics/NSAIDs), * history of photosensitivity * allergies to any medications used in the study. * patients who experienced any complications during the study, * allergic reactions to materials used or to paracetamol® * Those who took any medication not provided in the study were also excluded.

What they're measuring

Pain (VAS) in baseline

Timeframe: baseline

Pain (VAS) in 7 days

Timeframe: 7 days after treatment

Pain (VAS) in 30 days

Timeframe: 30 days after treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05946265

SponsorUniversity of Nove de Julho

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-28