Is photobiomodulation (PBM) effective for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity? A systematic review

The present study aims to evaluate the current scientific data regarding the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) as an alternative method for pain control. A systematic review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of PBM as treatment for DH....

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Published in:Lasers in medical science 2018-05, Vol.33 (4), p.745-753
Main Authors: Machado, Alana Cristina, Viana, Ítallo Emídio Lira, Farias-Neto, Aloisio Melo, Braga, Mariana Minatel, de Paula Eduardo, Carlos, de Freitas, Patricia Moreira, Aranha, Ana Cecilia Corrêa
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Language:English
Subjects:
Dentin
Dentistry
Hypersensitivity
Lasers
Light therapy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Optical Devices
Optics
Original Article
Pain
Photonics
Quantum Optics
Systematic review
Teeth
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Summary:The present study aims to evaluate the current scientific data regarding the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) as an alternative method for pain control. A systematic review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of PBM as treatment for DH. A complete literature search was performed up to October 2016. Searches were conducted using Boolean operators and MeSH terms. References of all selected full-text articles and related reviews were scanned. A total of 280 articles were identified (241 articles were excluded by the title and abstract). Of the 39 articles selected for analysis, 36 were excluded because they presented one or more exclusion criteria. Therefore, three articles were qualified for inclusion in this systematic review. PBM may not lead to adverse effects provided that adequately controlled parameters are followed when treating DH. More consistent studies should be conducted in order to adequately observe the advantageous therapeutic effect of PBM.
ISSN:0268-8921
1435-604X
DOI:10.1007/s10103-017-2403-7