Evaluation of efficacy of a herbal dentifrice on dentinal hypersensitivity: A clinical study

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Author Details : Jasjit Kaur*, Rahul Paul, Vikram Blaggana, Preeti Upadhyay, Geetika Arora

Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 126-130

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijohd.2020.028

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Abstract

Background: Dentinal hypersensitivity is a one of the leading dental problems and herbal based
formulations have been in use recently for the same.
Objective: This study was conducted for the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a novel herbal
toothpaste in reduction of dentinal hypersensitivity in vivo.
Materials and Methods: A total of12 subjects were randomly taken into consideration as a single group.
Brushing instructions were given for 7 days use of toothpaste to all subjects. Sensitivity scores for tactile,
air stimulus and cold water were recorded at baseline, 3rd and 7th day for the study subjects.
Results: There was a significant reduction seen in the clinical parameters evaluated in all subjects at the
end of the period of use of the toothpaste compared to baseline.
Conclusion: The novel herbal dentifrice can be recommended for treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.

Keywords: Dentinal, Herbal dentifrice, Hypersensitivity.

How to cite : Kaur J , Paul R , Blaggana V , Upadhyay P , Arora G , Evaluation of efficacy of a herbal dentifrice on dentinal hypersensitivity: A clinical study. Int J Oral Health Dent 2020;6(2):126-130

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