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ArticleCureus2024

Efficacy and Durability of Two Desensitizing Agents on Dentinal Tubule Occlusion: An In Vitro Study.

Mounika Narra, Lavanya Anumula, Suneel Kumar Chinni, Kiranmayi Govula, Swapna Sannapureddy, Karthik Nagella

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Mounika NarraConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, IND.
Lavanya AnumulaConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, IND.
Suneel Kumar ChinniConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, IND.
Kiranmayi GovulaConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, IND.
Swapna SannapureddyConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, IND.
Karthik NagellaConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nelllore, IND.

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Abstract

backgroundDentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a common condition caused by exposed dentinal tubules, often requiring treatment with desensitizing agents. This in vitro study conducted at Narayana Dental College and Hospital (Nellore, AP, IND) between January 2022 and March 2022, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two desensitizing agents, SDI Riva Star (SDI Ltd., Bayswater, VIC, AUS) and Gluma Desensitizer (Kulzer, Hanau, DEU) in occluding dentinal tubules and their long-term durability following simulated brushing. MATERIALS AND

methodsFifty maxillary premolar specimens were sectioned and treated with 17% ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) to expose dentinal tubules. They were divided into three groups: (I) a control group, (II) SDI Riva Star, and (III) Gluma Desensitizer. Tubule occlusion was assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) immediately after application and after one month of brushing.

resultsBoth test agents occluded the dentinal tubules effectively (SEM score 1), with no significant difference between SDI Riva Star and Gluma Desensitizer immediately post-application. However, after 30 days of brushing, SDI Riva Star demonstrated superior durability, with significantly better occlusion scores than Gluma Desensitizer (p<0.01).

conclusionBoth SDI Riva Star and Gluma Desensitizer were effective in occluding dentinal tubules, but SDI Riva Star showed greater durability over time, making it a more effective option for long-term desensitization.

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dentin sensitivityglumahydrodynamicquality of lifesilver fluoridetooth brushing

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PMCPMC11663234

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