Abstract: Objective To compare and analyze the clinical efficacy of 970nm semiconductor laser combined with different types of fluoride in the treatment of dentin sensitivity in the elderly. Methods A total of 121 teeth were selected for elderly patients with dentin sensitivity (ages 60 to 75 years old) and 121 affected teeth were randomly divided into 2 groups according to the order of treatment: fluorine-protective paint group (using 970nm semiconductor laser combined with fluorine-protective paint), 30 cases 62 affected teeth; fluorine-gel group (using 970nm semiconductor laser combined with dole fluorine-gel), and 30 cases 59 affected teeth. The visual analog scale (VAS) scores of mechanical stimulation and blowing stimulation before and after treatment were recorded in the two groups, and the success rates of instant, 1 month, 3 month and 6 months after treatment were compared and analyzed. Results The success rates of the fluorine protective paint group and the fluorogel group immediately after treatment, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after treatment were: (96.8%, 98.3%), (96.8%, 93.2%), (93.5%, 84.7%), and (91.9%, 76.3%). The success rates of the fluorine protective paint group and the fluorogel group immediately after treatment were: (96.8%, 96.6%), and (91.9%, 86 .4%), (88.7%, 84.7%), (87.1%, 71.2%); except for the success rate of the fluorogel group immediately after treatment during mechanical stimulation was higher than that of the fluorogel group, whether mechanical stimulation or blow-blown stimulation, the success rate of the fluorogel group immediately, 1 month and 3 months after treatment was higher than that of the fluorogel group, but there was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05); the success rate of the fluorogel group 6 months after treatment was higher than that of the fluorogel group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The use of 970nm semiconductor laser combined with fluorine protective paint to treat dentin sensitivity in the elderly, and the desensitization effect is more lasting and stable, and it is worth promoting and applying in clinical practice. |