Maziar Mir1, Seyed Masoud Mojahedi2, Jan Tunér3, Masoud Shabani4, Fatemeh Darabi5, Alireza Rohban6. 1. DDS, MSc. Alumnus, RWTH Hospital, Aachen, Germany. Mir.maziar@gmail.com. 2. DDS, Ph.D. Department of Laser, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Seyed220@gmail.com. 3. DDS, PhotoBioModulation Consultant, Sollentuna, Sweden. Tuner.jan@gmail.com. 4. DDS, MSc. Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran. m.shabani@arums.ac.ir. 5. Ph.D. Department of Public Health, Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran. Fatemedarabi43@yahoo.com. 6. M.Sc. Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Rohban.a@gmail.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Dentin hypersensitivity is a frequent oral condition among patients suffering from gingival recession. Recent studies have suggested that photobiomodulation has the potential to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of a new design of photobiomodulation toothbrush with specific irradiation parameters as a homecare device in treating dentin hypersensitivity and to compare its therapeutic effect with that of fluoride varnish. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with gingival recession and dentin hypersensitivity were selected and randomly assigned to three groups of equal size: fluoride varnish, photobiomodulation, and the combination. Dentin pain and hypersensitivity were measured using visual analog scale (VAS) by two distinct tests: the contact test with a periodontal probe and the air blast test on the areas of gingival recession and denuded root; once at baseline and again one month after the initial application of treatments. Laser irradiation was carried out at the wavelength of 660 nm in CW with an output power of 40 mW for 30 seconds per spot (1.2 J per spot, 6 J/cm2 energy density, and 200 mW/cm2 power density), perpendicularly to denuded root surfaces in non-contact mode. RESULTS: A significant reduction in dentin pain and hypersensitivity was observed in all three groups. However, the reduction was significantly greater in the combination group. CONCLUSION: At-home treatment of dentin hypersensitivity with photobiomodulation toothbrush is a convenient, safe, and effective method for the management of dentin hypersensitivity. 2019, Japan Medical Laser Laboratory.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Dentin hypersensitivity is a frequent oral condition among patients suffering from gingival recession. Recent studies have suggested that photobiomodulation has the potential to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of a new design of photobiomodulation toothbrush with specific irradiation parameters as a homecare device in treating dentin hypersensitivity and to compare its therapeutic effect with that of fluoride varnish. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with gingival recession and dentin hypersensitivity were selected and randomly assigned to three groups of equal size: fluoride varnish, photobiomodulation, and the combination. Dentin pain and hypersensitivity were measured using visual analog scale (VAS) by two distinct tests: the contact test with a periodontal probe and the air blast test on the areas of gingival recession and denuded root; once at baseline and again one month after the initial application of treatments. Laser irradiation was carried out at the wavelength of 660 nm in CW with an output power of 40 mW for 30 seconds per spot (1.2 J per spot, 6 J/cm2 energy density, and 200 mW/cm2 power density), perpendicularly to denuded root surfaces in non-contact mode. RESULTS: A significant reduction in dentin pain and hypersensitivity was observed in all three groups. However, the reduction was significantly greater in the combination group. CONCLUSION: At-home treatment of dentin hypersensitivity with photobiomodulation toothbrush is a convenient, safe, and effective method for the management of dentin hypersensitivity. 2019, Japan Medical Laser Laboratory.
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