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Masters Thesis | Dentistry | Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023 | Pages: 368 - 371 | India
To Evaluate the Efficacy of Fluoride Varnish, Diode Laser and their Combination in the Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Clinical Study
Abstract: Background: Dentin hypersensitivity is a prevalent oral problem affecting the oral health quality of life of the adult population. Patients with periodontal diseases and faulty tooth brushing technique are particularly at a higher risk of root surface exposure due to recession and cervical abrasion which may lead to dentin hypersensitivity. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of fluoride varnish (sodium fluoride [NaF]), diode laser, and the combination of both in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients aged 20?60 years suffering from dentin hypersensitivity to air - blast, cold, and tactile stimulation corresponding to score 4 and above on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in three quadrants with hypersensitive teeth. were selected. Hypersensitive teeth were allotted to Group 1 ? 5% NaF varnish application alone, Group 2 ? 980 - nm gallium? aluminum?arsenide laser (GaAlAs) diode laser (0.5 W) irradiation alone, and Group 3 ? NaF varnish application, followed by diode laser irradiation. VAS score was recorded at baseline, immediate post op, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months. Results: A statistically significant reduction in dentin hypersensitivity was observed in all the three groups, from the baseline to 3 months follow - ups (P
Keywords: Hypersensitivity, Recession, GIC, Varnish, Laser
How to Cite?: Dr. Gunjan Jadav, Dr. Ashish Kaur, Dr. Jinay Sathwara, Dr. Jubin Thacker, Dr. Kinjal Savjani, Dr. Archana Prajapati, "To Evaluate the Efficacy of Fluoride Varnish, Diode Laser and their Combination in the Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Clinical Study", Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 368-371, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23828152405, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23828152405