Erbium-doped yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: A case report

Studies have found that periodontal disease or acute periodontal inflammation may lead to dentin hypersensitivity (DHS) if left untreated. Moreover, periodontal treatments may result in DHS after initial treatment and surgical therapy. Several desensitizing methods and agents are used to relieve DHS...

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Published in:Tungs’ Medical Journal
Main Authors: Yun-Ying Chung, Tong Ching, Albert Cheng-Sheng Ho, Liang-Gie Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Subjects:
dentin desensitizing agents
laser therapies
tooth hypersensitivity
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/TMJ/Pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=2071-3592;year=2023;volume=17;issue=2;spage=89;epage=92;aulast=Chung
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Summary:Studies have found that periodontal disease or acute periodontal inflammation may lead to dentin hypersensitivity (DHS) if left untreated. Moreover, periodontal treatments may result in DHS after initial treatment and surgical therapy. Several desensitizing methods and agents are used to relieve DHS. Recently, laser therapy has been proposed to treat DHS. In this report, we present a case of a 59-year-old woman who had lower left tooth sensitivity after air-blast test. The patient achieved complete recovery after erbium-doped yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser therapy. The findings provide a basis for further studies into the clinical effectiveness of laser therapy in reducing DHS.
ISSN:2071-3592

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