# Effect of diode laser and Cervitec plus® on dentinal hypersensitivity among chronic periodontitis patients

## TL;DR

This study compares diode laser and a chlorhexidine varnish for treating dentinal hypersensitivity in chronic periodontitis patients, finding the laser more effective with repeated use.

## Contribution

The study introduces a comparison of diode laser and Cervitec Plus varnish for dentinal hypersensitivity in chronic periodontitis patients.

## Key findings

- Both diode laser and Cervitec Plus provided relief from dentinal hypersensitivity when combined with SRP.
- Diode laser treatment showed higher sensitivity reduction, especially with repeated applications.

## Abstract

The efficacy of diode laser and 1% chlorhexidine varnish, Cervitec Plus, on dentinal sensitivity in patients with chronic
periodontitis is of interest to dentists. Among the patients who had developed hypersensitivity after scaling and root planing (SRP),
sixty were chosen and divided into two big groups. They underwent either the application of the Cervitec Plus varnish or were treated
under diode laser treatment. The two primary treatment groups were subdivided to compare the outcome regarding single and multiple
applications for each treatment. The findings were that both diode laser treatment and chlorhexidine varnish offered symptomatic relief
when combined with SRP. However, patients receiving diode lasers showed a higher reduction in sensitivity scores, primarily upon
repeated applications. Thus, although both treatments are effective, diode laser treatment may present better relief for dentine
hypersensitivity cases of chronic periodontitis, especially on repeated applications.