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Dentine hypersensitivity.

R Harris, J H Curtin

    Australian Dental Journal
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    A calcium-based dental treatment effectively relieved hypersensitive dentine pain in most patients. Prior application of stannous fluoride prophylactic paste further enhanced pain relief for many individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Biomaterials

    Background:

    • Dentine hypersensitivity is a common dental condition causing significant pain.
    • Effective management of dentine hypersensitivity is crucial for patient comfort and quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a complex mixture of calcium sucrose phosphate and calcium orthophosphate in relieving dentine hypersensitivity.
    • To assess the impact of prior stannous fluoride prophylactic paste use on treatment outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected from 32 dentists reporting on 137 patients treated with the calcium-based mixture.
    • The mixture was administered in various forms: gel, toothpaste, or slurry.
    • Patient outcomes were assessed for pain relief, with a subset analyzed for the effect of prior stannous fluoride use.

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    Main Results:

    • Complete pain relief was achieved in 112 out of 137 patients (approximately 81.8%).
    • Prior use of stannous fluoride prophylactic paste was found to be beneficial in 54 patients, suggesting a synergistic effect.

    Conclusions:

    • The complex mixture of calcium sucrose phosphate and calcium orthophosphate demonstrates high efficacy in treating dentine hypersensitivity.
    • Stannous fluoride may play a beneficial adjunctive role in managing hypersensitive dentine when used prior to the calcium-based treatment.