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Clinical efficacy of two dentin desensitizing agents
M F Morris1, R D Davis, B W Richardson
181st Dental Squadron/SGD, Keesler AFB, MS 39534, USA.
American Journal of Dentistry
|September 9, 1999
Summary
Both a resin suspension and a fluoride solution effectively reduced dentin sensitivity over three months, with no significant difference compared to a placebo. These findings offer insights into managing dentin hypersensitivity.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Dentin hypersensitivity is a common clinical complaint.
- Effective management of dentin sensitivity is crucial for patient comfort.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the 3-month clinical efficacy of two commercial dentin desensitizing agents against a placebo.
- To evaluate the impact on patient-reported discomfort levels.
Main Methods:
- A randomized clinical study involving ten patients with dentin sensitivity.
- Comparison of an oxalate-containing resin suspension (Pain-Free), a 0.7% fluoride solution (DentinBloc), and a distilled water placebo.
- Sensitivity assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) for tactile and air-stream stimuli at multiple time points.
Main Results:
- All tested agents, including the placebo, demonstrated a reduction in dentin sensitivity.
- No statistically significant differences in efficacy were observed among the resin suspension, fluoride solution, and placebo at any measurement interval (P > 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Commercially available desensitizing agents and placebo show comparable short-term efficacy in reducing dentin sensitivity.
- Further research may be needed to elucidate long-term effects and mechanisms of action.