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ArticleGels (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Evaluation of Propolis Hydrogel for the Treatment of Dentinal Sensitivity: A Clinical Study.

Saad Mohammed AlQahtani, Raghavendra Reddy Nagate, Manae Musa Musleh Al-Ahmari, Mohammad Al Magbol, Shankar T Gokhale, Shreyas Tikare, Saurabh Chaturvedi

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Article in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Saad Mohammed AlQahtaniDepartment of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.
Raghavendra Reddy NagateDepartment of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.
Manae Musa Musleh Al-AhmariDepartment of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Al MagbolDepartment of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.
Shankar T GokhaleDepartment of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.
Shreyas TikareDepartment of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7413-6478
Saurabh ChaturvediDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7832-3772
King Khalid University · SA

Funding

King Khalid University RGP.1/12/44
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPropolis is a natural resinous substance collected by honeybees, chiefly from buds and the leaves, branches, and bark of trees. Its role as a wound-healing gel has been studied, but the use of a propolis hydrogel in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity has not been evaluated. Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is commonly treated via iontophoresis using fluoridated desensitizers. The aim of the present study was to compare and evaluate the effects of a 10% propolis hydrogel, 2% sodium fluoride (NaF), and 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) when used in conjunction with iontophoresis for the treatment of cervical dentin hypersensitivity (DH).

methodsSystemically healthy patients complaining of DH were selected for this single-centre, parallel, double-blind randomized clinical trial. Three substances were selected as desensitizers for study in the present trial: a 10% propolis hydrogel, 2% sodium fluoride, and 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride, all in conjunction with iontophoresis. Any decrease in DH following the application of specific stimuli was assessed at baseline, before and after application, on the 14th day following use, and on the 28th day following the intervention.

resultsIntra-group comparisons show diminished values of DH at maximum post-op follow-up intervals which were significantly trimmed down from the baseline (

conclusionAll three desensitizers have proved to be useful when used in conjugation with iontophoresis. Within the limitations of this study, a 10% propolis hydrogel can be used as a naturally occurring alternative to commercially available fluoridated desensitizers.

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dentin hypersensitivitydesensitizershydrogelpropolisrandomized clinical trial

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PMID37367153
PMCPMC10298203
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