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Effect of a fluoride solution on dentinal hypersensitivity.

W J Thrash1, D L Jones, W J Dodds

  • 1Department of Community Dentistry, Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 78284-7917.

American Journal of Dentistry
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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A .717% fluoride solution effectively reduced dentinal hypersensitivity pain. This novel treatment provided immediate and sustained relief from tooth sensitivity, offering a promising option for patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Dental Therapeutics
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common dental condition causing sharp pain.
  • Effective long-term management of dentinal hypersensitivity remains a clinical challenge.
  • Fluoride solutions are widely used for their desensitizing properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a novel .717% fluoride solution (DentinBloc) in managing dentinal hypersensitivity.
  • To compare the effects of the .717% fluoride solution with a .04% stannous fluoride gel and a placebo.
  • To determine the time course of the desensitizing effect of the .717% fluoride solution.

Main Methods:

  • A two-phase, double-blind, placebo-controlled experiment involving 30 subjects with dentinal hypersensitivity.

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  • Phase I: Application of .717% fluoride solution, .04% stannous fluoride gel, or distilled water twice daily for 16 weeks.
  • Phase II: Precise time-course assessment of the .717% fluoride solution's effect at various intervals post-application.

    • Main Results:

    • The .717% fluoride solution demonstrated significantly reduced sensitivity at 2 weeks compared to other groups (P < .05).
    • The .04% stannous fluoride gel showed significant sensitivity reduction at 4-8 weeks (P < .05).
    • The .717% fluoride solution's desensitizing effect was evident 15 minutes post-application and persisted throughout the study duration.

    Conclusions:

    • The .717% fluoride solution is an effective agent for controlling dentinal hypersensitivity.
    • The solution provides rapid onset and sustained relief from tooth sensitivity.
    • This fluoride formulation offers a promising therapeutic option for managing dentinal hypersensitivity.