Produção Nacional
Use of high- and low-intensity lasers in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: A literature review
2021; Medicina Oral S.L.; Linguagem: Inglês
10.4317/jced.57783
ISSN1989-5488
AutoresTânia Simões, K. Melo, José de Alencar Fernandes Neto, Ana Batista, MG. da Silva, A. Ferreira, João de Sousa, MV. Catão,
Tópico(s)Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
ResumoBackground: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is defined as an exaggerated sensitivity of vital dentin exposed to thermal, chemical and tactile stimuli.This study aimed to evaluate, through a literature review, the applicability of high-and low-intensity lasers in the treatment of DH for the past 10 years, as well as its therapeutic potential.Material and Methods: The electronic databases MEDLINE/PubMed and LILACS were searched using the descriptors ("Dentin Sensitivity" OR "Dentin Hypersensitivity") AND ("Low-Level Therapy" OR Laser), for articles published between 2010 and 2020.Only randomized clinical trials with full-text and full case resolution were included.Results: We found 187 articles in total, among which 61 were pre-selected and 10 included in this literature review.Conclusions: Considering the found results and their possible limitations, high-and low-intensity lasers, associated or not with other therapies, have demonstrated beneficial effects in the treatment of DH, being considered a promising, safe, easy, and effective field of research, reducing pain sensitivity and preserving pulp vitality.
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