Effects of low-level light therapy on dentin hypersensitivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the treatment efficacy of low-level light therapy on dentin hypersensitivity.

Materials and methods

Following the PRISMA guideline, six electronic databases supplemented with bibliographies were searched till December 2020. Two reviewers performed the screenings independently with a reliability assessment. Studies fulfilling the pre-registered eligibility criteria were included for risk-of-bias assessment and data synthesis.

Results

Thirty-five articles ultimately informed this systematic review based on the eligibility criteria and underwent risk-of-bias assessment (ĸ = 0.86). Quantitative results were deduced by meta-analysis of 20 randomised controlled trials: LLLT showed favourable outcomes compared to placebos for immediate (SMD: 1.09, 95

SUBMITTER: Shan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8602177 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature