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

Authors: Alana Cristina Machado, Ítallo Emídio Lira Viana, Aloisio Melo Farias-Neto, Mariana Minatel Braga, Carlos de Paula Eduardo, Patricia Moreira de Freitas, Ana Cecilia Corrêa Aranha

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 4/2018

Abstract

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.

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Title: Is photobiomodulation (PBM) effective for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity? A systematic review
Authors: Alana Cristina Machado
Ítallo Emídio Lira Viana
Aloisio Melo Farias-Neto
Mariana Minatel Braga
Carlos de Paula Eduardo
Patricia Moreira de Freitas
Ana Cecilia Corrêa Aranha
Publication date: 01-05-2018
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-017-2403-7

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