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Potassium Nitrate Gel and Diode Laser in the Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity

12 participantsStarted 2025-04-15

Plain-language summary

Our aim will be to evaluate the actual efficacy of diode lasers in laser desensitization by comparing the topical gel Emoform Actisens, containing 5% potassium nitrate, alone and in combination with a diode laser. Dental hypersensitivity (DH) will be assessed pre- (T0) and post-treatment (T1) and at 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), and 6 months (T4).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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The inclusion criteria will be as follows: (a) a good standard of home oral hygiene and (b) at least two teeth affected by DH. The exclusion criteria will be: (a) individuals taking pain relievers; (b) individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment; (c) non-vital teeth; (d) teeth with restorative materials; and (e) pregnant or breastfeeding women

What they're measuring

degree of dentin hypersensitivity

Timeframe: From enrollment to 6 months after desensitizing procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06923904

SponsorUniversity of Pavia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-30

Contact for this trial

Andrea Scribante, DDS PhD MHA MSc

+39382516209 andrea.scribante@unipv.it

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