ArticleContemporary clinical dentistry
Effectiveness of Desensitizing Dentifrice and Mouthwash on Dentin Hypersensitivity and Tooth Remineralization.
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- Evaluation of Three Methods for the Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Randomised Clinical Trial.International dental journal · 2024Trial
- Adherence to the CONSORT statement of randomized clinical trials on dentin hypersensitivity treatment using mouthwashes.The Saudi dental journal · 2025Review
- Comparison of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride paste and a propolis-containing herbal toothpaste in dentinal hypersensitivity: A randomized trial.Dental research journal · 2025Article
- Effect of commercially available nano-hydroxy apatite containing desensitizing mouthwash on dentinal tubular occlusion: anMedicine and pharmacy reports · 2020Article
- Efficacy of remineralizing agents to occlude dentinal tubules in primary teeth subjected to dentin hypersensitivityJournal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Article
- Comparative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Three Commercially Available Desensitizing Mouthwash on Dentinal Tubule Occlusion: AnJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
- ISP Good Clinical Practice Recommendations for the management of Dentin Hypersensitivity.Journal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundOver many years, numerous products have been suggested for the relief of dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Calcium sodium phosphosilicate is one desensitizing agent that has remineralizing potential. Available in toothpaste and mouthwash delivery vehicle, this study was carried out to compare the effectiveness on dentinal hypersensitivity (using the Airblast test and Cold test) and on tooth remineralization (using DIAGNOdent pen) in a 4-week period. MATERIALS AND
methodsOut of the 45 patients screened, 28 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and who willingly signed the consent form were selected and were randomly allocated into two groups - toothpaste and mouthwash. The tooth numbers and specific site of dentinal hypersensitivity for every patient were noted and the air blast test, cold test, and DIAGNOdent scores were recorded at baseline visit. The patients were instructed about the use of the product and were asked to come on the 30
resultsWithin-group comparison showed a significant reduction (
conclusionDesensitizing mouthwash is as effective as toothpaste in reducing DH with a fair remineralization potential comparable with that of the toothpaste.
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