Dentinal tubule occluding effect of a herbal tooth paste – An invitro scanning electron microscopy analysis

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Author Details : Jasjit Kaur*, Rahul Paul, Kirti Rathee, Geetika Arora

Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 107-109

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2020.024

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Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the effects of an herbal desensitizing dentifrice on dentinal tubule occlusion by scanning
electron microscopy (SEM).
Materials and Methods: 10 dentine blocks were prepared from the cervical region measuring 2mm×1.5
×1.5 mm, was etched with 6% citric acid for 2 minutes, rinsed in distilled water and were dessicated.
Results: All the groups excluding control showed complete occlusion of dentinal tubule on the 30th and
45th day.
Conclusion: As the Herbal toothpaste used in this study occluded the dentinal tubules seen through
scanning electron microscopy, it is found to be useful for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity.

Keywords: Dentinal tubule, Herbal, Scanning electron microscope, Toothpaste.

How to cite : Kaur J , Paul R , Rathee K , Arora G , Dentinal tubule occluding effect of a herbal tooth paste – An invitro scanning electron microscopy analysis. Int J Oral Health Dent 2020;6(2):107-109

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