scholarly journals Clinical Comparison of 5% Potassium Nitrate and 10% Strontium Chloride Toothpastes in Alleviating Dentin Hypersensitivity Following Manual Scaling: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Anam Zahid Kiani ◽  
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Sobia Hassan ◽  
Talha Rafiq
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Potassium Nitrate ◽  
Dentin Hypersensitivity ◽  
Strontium Chloride ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Clinical Comparison ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Dent Assoc

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of dentifrices containing potassium nitrate and strontium chloride in reducing dentinal sensitivity pain. METHODOLOGY: A pilot study was conducted in Islamic International Dental Hospital Islamabad, Pakistan (Duration two weeks). Forty participants were selected, aged between 18-40 years, having dentin hypersensitivity with the minimum score of 4 on Visual Analog Scale. Participants were randomly allocated with dentifrices containing 5% w/w potassium nitrate and 10 % w/w strontium chloride and were asked to use it for 2 weeks and come back for follow up. Statistically significant correlations were found using the Man Whitney test. A pre-designed proforma was used to acquire information about the patient. Sensitivity was determined with the aid of the Visual Analog Scale. RESULTS: There was greater reduction in moderate pain from 85.8% to 71.4% with strontium chloride and from 84.2% to 79% with potassium nitrate. CONCLUSION: 10 % w/w strontium chloride is more effective than the 5% w/w potassium nitrate for the management of dentin hypersensitivity. KEYWORDS: Toothpastes, Sensitivity, Strontium Chloride, Potassium Nitrate HOW TO CITE: Kiani AZ, Hassan S, Rafiq T. Clinical comparison of 5% potassium nitrate and 10% strontium chloride toothpastes in alleviating dentin hypersensitivity following manual scaling: A pilot study. J Pak Dent Assoc 2021;30(1): 56-60.

scholarly journals Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity Using Nano-Hydroxyapatite Pastes: A Randomized Three-Month Clinical Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. E93-E101 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Wang ◽  
AC Magalhães ◽  
LF Francisconi-dos-Rios ◽  
MP Calabria ◽  
DFG Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Home Care ◽  
General Linear Model ◽  
Potassium Nitrate ◽  
Dentin Hypersensitivity ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
The Third ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Final Score ◽  
Nested Analysis

SUMMARY Objectives: This randomized clinical trial tested the three-month desensitizing effect of two protocols using nano-hydroxyapatite formulations compared with Pro-Argin and fluoride varnish. Methods: Twenty-eight subjects with 137 teeth presenting dentin exposure with a minimal hypersensitivity of four on the visual analog scale (VAS) took part of this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to four groups: Desensibilize Nano-P paste (20% hydroxyapatite [HAP], potassium nitrate, and sodium fluoride [NaF]; 9000 ppm fluoride [F]); Desensibilize Nano-P associated with experimental home-care pastes (10% HA, potassium nitrate, and NaF; 900 ppm F); Pro-Relief professional paste (8% arginine with Pro-Argin technology) associated with home-care toothpaste (8% arginine, sodium monofluorophosphate, 1450 ppm F); and Duraphat professional varnish (NaF varnish, 22,600 ppm F). The professional treatments were performed in weekly appointments over three weeks. The home-care products were used continuously for three months. A VAS was used to assess the tooth sensitivity response after standardized evaporative stimulus at baseline and after one month and three months. The baseline score was deducted from the final score, and the means were analyzed using nested analysis of variance, while the comparison between times was performed by a general linear model (p<0.05). Results: At the first month all treatments were effective, but there were no significant differences among them (p=0.94). At the third month, despite the fact that NaF varnish had the lowest effect in reducing hypersensitivity, no significant difference was found among the treatments (p=0.09). Only Pro-Relief increased its effect over time (p=0.049). Conclusions: Nano-hydroxyapatite formulations (with or without home->care product association) were as effective as the other treatments in reducing dentin hypersensitivity over three months.

Occlusal Considerations in the Hypersensitive Dentition

2015 ◽  
pp. 358-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Yiannios, DDS
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Contact Force ◽  
Dentin Hypersensitivity ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Dentinal Tubules ◽  
Occlusal Contact ◽  
Occlusal Adjustment ◽  
Anterior Guidance ◽  
Dentinal Hypersensitivity ◽  
Guidance Development

In the literature, Dentinal Hypersensitivity (DH) is considered to arise from exposed dentin and patent dentinal tubules. However, clinical observation of recurrent DH sensitivity indicates it can occur in the presence or absence of exposed dentin. Quantified occlusal contact force and timing parameters have been ignored in studies assessing hypersensitive teeth. This chapter introduces a novel occlusal concept: Frictional Dental Hypersensitivity (FDH). Clinical evidence from combining computerized occlusal analysis and electromyography is presented linking opposing posterior tooth friction and muscular hyperactivity to Dentin Hypersensitivity. This chapter proffers how occlusion, muscular TMD symptoms, and frictional Dentin Hypersensitivity are all related. Lastly, a Pilot Study is presented that used a Visual Numerical Analog scale to quantify Dentin Hypersensitivity resolution observed in symptomatic patients who underwent the Immediate Complete Anterior Guidance Development (ICAGD) coronoplasty. This computer-guided occlusal adjustment eliminated pretreatment FDH symptomatology, further supporting that Dentinal Hypersensitivity has an occlusally-based, frictional etiology.

scholarly journals Effect of Fractal Tones on the Improvement of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Functional Scores among Chronic Tinnitus Patients: An Open-label Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (04) ◽  
pp. 387-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Simonetti ◽  
Laura Vasconcelos ◽  
Jeanne Oiticica
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Chronic Tinnitus ◽  
Functional Domain ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Tinnitus Handicap Inventory ◽  
Sound Therapy ◽  
Therapy Strategy ◽  
Functional Scores

Introduction Music-based sound therapies become recently a trend in the treatment of tinnitus. Few publications have studied the therapeutic use of fractal tones to treat chronic tinnitus. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the benefits of using fractal tones as a unique sound therapy for chronic tinnitus sufferers. Methods Twelve participants were recruited; however, six could not be assigned. At baseline and at 1, 3 and 6 months, the participants were provided with the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) questionnaires, and their visual analog scale score was recorded. Tinnitus pitch and loudness matching was performed before fitting and after 6 months of use. Results The visual analog scale (VAS) score, pitch and loudness matching and minimal masking levels did not result in significant improvement at the end of the treatment. The mean THI measured at baseline was 45, and the final one was 25. A paired sample t-test showed that this 20-point difference was statistically significant. Conclusions We measured the benefits of using fractal tone therapy for the treatment of chronic tinnitus and found that most of the benefits were in the THI functional domain, which includes concentration, reading, attention, consciousness, sleep, social activities, and household tasks. For all patients with bothersome chronic tinnitus and high scores on the THI functional scale, fractal tones should be considered a promising initial sound therapy strategy. The findings from this open-label pilot study are preliminary, and further trials are needed before these results can be generalized to a larger tinnitus population.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Pain Assessed with Visual Analog Scale and Questionnaire in Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients: A Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeline Braud ◽  
Babacar Toure ◽  
Scarlette Agbo-Godeau ◽  
Vianney Descroix ◽  
Yves Boucher
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Burning Mouth Syndrome ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Burning Mouth

scholarly journals AN OPEN CLINICAL STUDY OF UTKLESHANA, DOSHAHARA AND SAMSHAMANA YOG-BASTI IN JANU-SANDHIGATAVATA: A PILOT STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Lodha Sheetal G ◽  
Karade Ruchika S
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Cardinal Symptoms ◽  
Flexion And Extension

Background: Sandhigatvata is described under Vatavyadhi in Brihatrayi. It resembles with Osteoarthritis. Basti is supreme therapy for Vatavyadhi and has entity to entice all doshas. In order to treat a disease, first to break down the dosha-dushya samurchhana i.e. etiopathogenesis. Acharya Sushruta has made a set of packaged basti known as Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana in sequential manner which works on the anutklisht dosha, bring them in kosta and expel out. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana basti in Janu- Sandhigatvata. Methods and materials: In present randomised clinical pilot study, 10 patients of Janu- Sandhigatvata were given Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana basti in Yoga basti pattern where these basti were given as Niruha and Tila taila was used for Anuvasana basti in between. Subjective assessment of pain by visual analog scale and Shotha (swelling), Vatapurnadrutisparsha (crepitus) were graded according to their severity. The angle of flexion and extension of knee joint was recorded by goniometer. Results: Significant results were found in all cardinal symptoms pain, Shotha (swelling), Vatapurnadrutisparsha (crepitus) and angle of flexion and extension of knee joint. Conclusion: Utkleshana, Doshahara and Samshamana basti in Yoga basti pattern was significant in subjective and objective symptoms of Janu-Sandhigatavata. Keywords: Utkleshana, Doshahara, Samshamana, Basti, Janu-Sandhigatvata, Panchakarma.

Occlusal Considerations in the Hypersensitive Dentition

2017 ◽  
pp. 398-469
Author(s):  
Nick Yiannios, DDS
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Contact Force ◽  
Dentin Hypersensitivity ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Dentinal Tubules ◽  
Occlusal Contact ◽  
Occlusal Adjustment ◽  
Anterior Guidance ◽  
Dentinal Hypersensitivity ◽  
Guidance Development

In the literature, Dentinal Hypersensitivity (DH) is considered to arise from exposed dentin and patent dentinal tubules. However, clinical observation of recurrent DH sensitivity indicates it can occur in the presence or absence of exposed dentin. Quantified occlusal contact force and timing parameters have been ignored in studies assessing hypersensitive teeth. This chapter introduces a novel occlusal concept: Frictional Dental Hypersensitivity (FDH). Clinical evidence from combining computerized occlusal analysis and electromyography is presented linking opposing posterior tooth friction and muscular hyperactivity to Dentin Hypersensitivity. This chapter proffers how occlusion, muscular TMD symptoms, and frictional Dentin Hypersensitivity are all related. Lastly, a Pilot Study is presented that used a Visual Numerical Analog scale to quantify Dentin Hypersensitivity resolution observed in symptomatic patients who underwent the Immediate Complete Anterior Guidance Development (ICAGD) coronoplasty. This computer-guided occlusal adjustment eliminated pretreatment FDH symptomatology, further supporting that Dentinal Hypersensitivity has an occlusally-based, frictional etiology.

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