Health Condition 1: K031- Abrasion of teeth
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Desensitizing paste containing nano-hydroxyapatite: After oral prophylaxis, the area to be treated would be isolated and dried using air spray. A pea sized amount of the assigned desens
Sponsors
Dr Anjana Das C
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Dentinal hypersensitivity caused by gingival recession or cervical abrasion/erosion. Less than 1 mm loss of dentin in depth which do not require any restorative regimen. Preoperative VAS score of =3 but = 6. Minimum four affected teeth present in four different quadrants. Willingness to sign the informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Teeth with caries, defective restorations, occlusal restorations, and chipped teeth. Deep periodontal pockets (probing depth >6 mm), periodontal surgery within the previous 3 months, and subjects with orthodontic appliances or bridge. Use of desensitizing toothpaste in the last 3 months. Any gross oral pathology. Systemic diseases such as eating disorders, chronic diseases, pregnancy and lactation, acute myocardial infarction within the past 6 months, use of pacemaker, uncontrolled metabolic disease, major psychiatric disorder, heavy smoking, or alcohol abuse.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity assessed using visual analog scale and cold air sensitivity scaleTimepoint: Immediate,7 days,1 month,3 months,6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| PainTimepoint: 6 MONTHS | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Elizabeth Prabha James
Government Dental College, Kozhikode
Outcome results
None listed