Evaluation of Desensitization Protocols in Reduction of Dentin Hypersensitivity

Summary

The aim of this study is through a double blind randomized clinical trial, evaluate the effectiveness of different clinical protocols in the reduction of dentin hypersensitivity. The desensitization approach (single agent or associated agents) and the long-term effectiveness (baseline, 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks) will be evaluated. Data will be collected, tabulated and submitted to statistical analysis.

Timeline

Start

2017-03-20

Primary completion

2017-11

Completion

2018-03

Publications

• Background Orchardson R, Gangarosa LP Sr, Holland GR, Pashley DH, Trowbridge HO, Ashley FP, Kleinberg I, Zappa U. Dentine hypersensitivity-into the 21st century. Arch Oral Biol. 1994;39 Suppl:113S-119S. doi: 10.1016/0003-9969(94)90197-x. No abstract available.
• Background Davari A, Ataei E, Assarzadeh H. Dentin hypersensitivity: etiology, diagnosis and treatment; a literature review. J Dent (Shiraz). 2013 Sep;14(3):136-45.
• Background Canadian Advisory Board on Dentin Hypersensitivity. Consensus-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of dentin hypersensitivity. J Can Dent Assoc. 2003 Apr;69(4):221-6.
• Background Brannstrom M. Sensitivity of dentine. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1966 Apr;21(4):517-26. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(66)90411-7. No abstract available.
• Background Grippo JO, Simring M, Coleman TA. Abfraction, abrasion, biocorrosion, and the enigma of noncarious cervical lesions: a 20-year perspective. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2012 Feb;24(1):10-23. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2011.00487.x. Epub 2011 Nov 17.

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