Low level laser treatment for dentinal hypersensitivity

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Background : Dentinal hyper sensitivity is a problem in many ways in IRAQI patients, the cause of this hyper sensitivity usually exposure of dentinal tubular for many reasons, reduce or loss enamel and cementum covering which expose them to external stimuli , hot , cold , chemicals ,sweat or even air.

Material and Methods : Seventy two patients had been examined and treated with 238 teeth affected, 29 males , 43, females from different causes of hypersensitivity and treated with low level laser Beams with different doses and durations without any chemical agents.

Results : the study revealed about 93 % successful result often receiving different doses with different visits.

Conclusion : desensitization with LLLT to these patients was successful time consuming and easy for the patient and dentist.