title: Laser-assisted treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity: a literature review.
abstract: The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the effectiveness of the laser-assisted treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. A review with inclusion and exclusion criteria was performed from January 2009 to December 2014 with electronic data-bases: MedLine via PubMed, Science Direct and Cochrane Library. Research of paper magazines by hand was not considered. Forty-three articles were selected between literature reviews, in vitro studies, clinical trials, pilot and preliminary studies. The items were divided into laser-used groups for an accurate description, and then the reading of results into various typologies. Laser-assisted treatment reduces dentinal hypersensitivity-related pain, but also a psychosomatic component must be considered, so further studies and more suitable follow-ups are necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Milan; Fondazione Cà Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, UOC di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale ed Odontostomatologia, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Biagi
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Milan; Fondazione Cà Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, UOC di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale ed Odontostomatologia, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Gianguido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cossellu
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Milan; Fondazione Cà Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, UOC di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale ed Odontostomatologia, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sarcina
authors.affiliation: Private Practice of Dental Hygiene.
authors.forename: Ilaria Tina
authors.initials: IT
authors.lastname: Pizzamiglio
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Unit of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Milan; Fondazione Cà Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, UOC di Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale ed Odontostomatologia, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Giampietro
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Farronato
keywords: dentinal hypersensitivity; dentinal tubules; desensitizing agent; laser therapy