Effect of Laser and Potassium Nitrate Application on the Sensitivity Control in Bleached Teeth

Summary

To investigate the effects of desensitizing agents on the dental bleaching process, testing the hypothesis that they may control dental sensitivity.

Timeline

Start

2017-04-24

Primary completion

2017-11-24

Completion

2018-01-15

Publications

• Background Reis A, Dalanhol AP, Cunha TS, Kossatz S, Loguercio AD. Assessment of tooth sensitivity using a desensitizer before light-activated bleaching. Oper Dent. 2011 Jan-Feb;36(1):12-7. doi: 10.2341/10-148-CR. Epub 2011 Mar 24.
• Results Moosavi H, Arjmand N, Ahrari F, Zakeri M, Maleknejad F. Effect of low-level laser therapy on tooth sensitivity induced by in-office bleaching. Lasers Med Sci. 2016 May;31(4):713-9. doi: 10.1007/s10103-016-1913-z. Epub 2016 Mar 10.

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