Diode laser, near infrared (700 nm to 850 nm) vs Placebo (placebo laser or placebo agent) or no treatment
Changes in intensity of pain (VAS 0 to 10) tested through air blast stimuli · Patients aged above 12 years with self-reported tooth hypersensitivity confirmed on clinical evaluation
Diode laser, near infrared (700 nm to 850 nm) led to lower changes in intensity of pain (VAS 0 to 10) tested through air blast… compared with placebo (placebo laser or placebo agent) or no treatment; GRADE not reported.
3 findings from 1 review
- Laser therapy for dentinal hypersensitivity 2021 · Cochrane All outcomesMedium term (24 hours to 2 months)MD -3.22 [-4.88, -1.56]4 studiesGRADE not reported
- MD -2.62 [-5.61, 0.38]4 studiesGRADE not reported
- Laser therapy for dentinal hypersensitivity 2021 · Cochrane All outcomesLong term (more than 2 months)MD -3.83 [-6.90, -0.77]2 studiesGRADE not reported