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Effects of Propolis-Based Herbal Toothpaste on Dentine Hypersensitivity
Narges Naghsh1, Fatemeh Mazrooei2, Arezoo Hosseini3
1Dental Implants Research Center, Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
International Dental Journal
|January 6, 2024
Summary
A propolis-based herbal toothpaste and 5% sodium fluoride varnish effectively obstruct dentinal tubules. Both treatments showed significant obstruction compared to the control, with propolis demonstrating fewer open tubules than fluoride varnish.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Research
- Microscopy Techniques
Background:
- Dentinal tubules are key in tooth sensitivity and decay.
- Effective tubule occlusion is crucial for dental treatments.
- Comparing natural and synthetic agents for tubule occlusion is important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of propolis-based herbal toothpaste versus 5% sodium fluoride varnish in obstructing human dentinal tubules.
- To quantitatively and qualitatively assess tubular obstruction using scanning electron microscopy.
Main Methods:
- Extracted human premolar teeth were prepared by removing cementum and smear layer.
- Samples were divided into three groups: propolis toothpaste, 5% sodium fluoride varnish, and control.
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) at 2000× magnification was used to analyze tubule occlusion.
Main Results:
- Both propolis toothpaste and sodium fluoride varnish significantly obstructed dentinal tubules compared to the control.
- No significant difference in closed and semi-closed tubules was observed between propolis and sodium fluoride groups.
- The propolis-based toothpaste showed a significantly lower percentage of open tubules than the sodium fluoride varnish group.
Conclusions:
- Propolis-based herbal toothpaste and 5% sodium fluoride varnish are effective in blocking human dentinal tubules.
- Both interventions offer varying degrees of dentinal tubule occlusion.
- Further research may explore the long-term efficacy and clinical applications of propolis in dental care.
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