Clinical Research Directory

Effect of Fluoride Varnish Formulation on the Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to determine whether different fluoride varnish formulations reduce dentin hypersensitivity (DH) in young adults diagnosed with DH. The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of two commercially available fluoride varnishes. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does Clinpro Clear® (aqueous base, 9,500 ppm NaF) lead to a greater reduction in dentin hypersensitivity compared with Duraphat® (rosin/resin base, 22,600 ppm NaF)? * Do these varnish formulations improve oral health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction? Researchers will compare a single application of Duraphat® with a single application of Clinpro Clear® to assess differences in hypersensitivity reduction, quality-of-life outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Participants will: * Receive one application of either Duraphat® or Clinpro Clear® under standardized clinical conditions. * Complete baseline and post-treatment evaluations, including: * Dentin hypersensitivity intensity using a visual analogue scale (VAS) * Air-blast response using the Schiff scale * Oral health-related quality of life using the OHIP-14 * Patient satisfaction using the CSAT survey

Photobiomodulation and New Restorative Material for Teeth With MIH on Control of Hypersensitivity and Longevity

Introduction: Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative defect of enamel development that occurs in the mineralization phase. MIH affects one or more permanent molars and, occasionally, permanent incisors. Objective: The aim of the proposed study is to determine whether photobiomodulation combined with a new self-cure resin improves hypersensitivity in molars with MIH and caries (primary outcome). Secondary outcomes include assessing the clinical performance of the self-cure composite resin in terms of restoration longevity and comparing the effectiveness of three interventions-photobiomodulation combined with self-cure resin, self-cure resin alone, and photobiomodulation combined with bulkfill photopolymerizable resin-in controlling hypersensitivity over time. Methods and analysis: Permanent molars with MIH in patients eight to 12 years of age will be allocated to three groups. Group 1: photobiomodulation + self-cure composite resin restoration; Group 2: self-cure composite resin restoration; Group 3: photobiomodulation + restoration in bulk-fill photopolymerizable composite resin. Photobiomodulation will be performed in a single session involving low-level laser administered to four different points. The laser will be used at a wavelength of 808 nm, power of 100 mW and energy of 1 J per points; irradiance will be 3571 mW/cm², with a total radiant exposure of 35.7 J/cm². Data normality will be checked using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and variance homogeneity will be assessed with the Levene test. Descriptive statistics will be used to present the data, with continuous variables expressed as mean and standard deviation, and categorical variables by relative frequency. To compare the VAS and SCASS scales, repeated measures ANOVA will be employed, considering the 3 groups and 5 time points. Bonferroni adjustment will be applied for post-hoc comparisons. Sphericity will be tested with Mauchly's test, and if violated, Greenhouse-Geisser correction will be applied. A significance level of 0.05 will be adopted. Ethics and dissemination: This protocol received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee of Nove de Julho University (certificate number: xxxxxxx). The legal guardians of the children will agree to participation by signing a statement of informed consent. The results will be published in a peer-review journal and the data will be made available upon request.

Clinical Evaluation of Short Dentin Etching

To evaluate and compare the two-year clinical performance of Class I resin composite restorations utilizing a universal adhesive used in different etch-and-rinse strategies (15-second and 5-second etching) and self-etch strategies for bonding.