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2024-10-26 @ 1:49 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04623723
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-11-12
First Post:
2020-11-05
Brief Title:
Influence of Scaler Tip Design on Patients Pain Perception
Sponsor:
University of Malaya
Organization:
University of Malaya
Study Overview
Official Title:
Influence of Scaler Tip Design on Patients Pain Perception
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2020-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Ultrasonic scalers have been shown effective in removing subgingival calculus However it may cause alteration to the tooth surface as well as discomfort to patients Advances in scaler tip designs may reduce these effects Limited studies have investigated the influence of scaler tip designs on tooth surface and patients comfort This study aimed to evaluate the influence of scaler tip designs on patients pain perception
Detailed Description:
Scaling is a common procedure performed by general dental practitioners and dental specialists Unfortunately scaling has been associated with unpleasant dental treatment and to some extent a painful experience Berggren Meynert 1984 Studies also have demonstrated that scaling using ultrasonic scalers can cause tooth surface roughness and tooth substance loss Jepsen et al 2004 Kawashima et al 2007 Rough tooth surface will increase retention of plaque and has been shown associated with early biofilm formation Teughels et al 2006 Subsequently this would increase the risk for development and progression of periodontal disease Whereas tooth substance loss may lead to exposed dentinal tubules and subsequently root sensitivity Root sensitivity was reported to affect half of patients receiving periodontal therapy Von Troil et al 2002 This led to discomfort among patients and avoidance to dental treatment in future
Advanced development in scaler tip designs has provided opportunities to deliver scaling treatment that is less aggressive to tooth surfaces and most importantly to reduce the discomfort to patients The design of the scaler tip has influenced the performance of ultrasonic scalers characterised by the displacement amplitude Lea et al 2003b Displacement amplitude is the lateral movement of scaler tip that is thought to contribute to the aggressiveness of scaling procedure Several studies have investigated the factors that may influence displacement amplitude such as power setting and type of generator Lea et al 2003a tip wear Lea et al 2006 and scaler tip designs Lea et al 2003a However to date there were limited studies that investigated the effect of ultrasonic scaler tip design particularly slim and wide scaler tip on tooth surface roughness tooth substance loss and patients pain perception
In a clinical setting if there were two treatment methods that provide similar levels of effectiveness but different levels of discomfort and damage to tooth surface patient will opt for the more comfortable and conservative method Therefore this study investigated the influence of scaler tip designs on tpatients pain perception following scaling
Advanced development in scaler tip designs has provided opportunities to deliver scaling treatment that is less aggressive to tooth surfaces and most importantly to reduce the discomfort to patients The design of the scaler tip has influenced the performance of ultrasonic scalers characterised by the displacement amplitude Lea et al 2003b Displacement amplitude is the lateral movement of scaler tip that is thought to contribute to the aggressiveness of scaling procedure Several studies have investigated the factors that may influence displacement amplitude such as power setting and type of generator Lea et al 2003a tip wear Lea et al 2006 and scaler tip designs Lea et al 2003a However to date there were limited studies that investigated the effect of ultrasonic scaler tip design particularly slim and wide scaler tip on tooth surface roughness tooth substance loss and patients pain perception
In a clinical setting if there were two treatment methods that provide similar levels of effectiveness but different levels of discomfort and damage to tooth surface patient will opt for the more comfortable and conservative method Therefore this study investigated the influence of scaler tip designs on tpatients pain perception following scaling
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None