CTRI/2018/02/012031.

Study name	Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of Gluma desensitizer and diode laser in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity in chronic periodontitis patients ‐ A single‐blinded split‐mouth study
Methods	RCT
Participants	Total sample size: 20 Age: 25 to 65 years Inclusion criteria: 1. patients in systemic health; 2. patients with chronic periodontitis; 3. patients with good oral hygiene; 4. patients with clinically demonstrable dentinal hypersensitivity teeth, specifically canines and premolars, which were reliable in their response to test measurements Exclusion criteria: 1. patients who had undergone previous professional desensitizing treatment or had used over‐the‐counter desensitizing products in the past 6 months; 2. those with chronic use of anti‐inflammatory, analgesic, or psychotropic drugs; 3. pregnant and lactating females; 4. patients presenting allergies and idiosyncratic responses to product ingredients; 5. systematic conditions that are etiologic factors or predisposing for dentinal hypersensitivity, excessive dietary or environmental exposure to acids; 6. patients who underwent periodontal surgery in the past 6 months
Interventions	Group 1: Gluma desensitizer Group 2: diode laser
Outcomes	Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) in response to tactile and air blast stimuli at 30, 60, and 90 days after intervention
Starting date	1 March 2018
Contact information	Amitha Sathish, amithasathish11@gmail.com
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