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The clinical effect of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) on root surface hypersensitivity.

Abstract
Dentin hypersensitivity is a transient condition that often resolves with the natural sclerotic obturation of dentin tubules. A method of rapidly forming calcium phosphate compounds within these tubules can mimic sclerosis and lead to rapid reduction in hypersensitivity. Amorphous calcium phosphates (ACP) can be formed in situ by the sequential application of calcium and phosphate solutions. In this clinical study, 30 patients with reported dentin hypersensitivity were randomly assigned to parallel treatment or placebo groups. In the experimental treatment group, ACP was formed by topical application of a 1.5 mol/L aqueous solution of CaCl2 followed by topical application of 1.0 mol/L aqueous K3PO4. The placebo group was treated with a topical application of 1.0 mol/L aqueous solution of KCl followed by topical application of distilled water. Treatments were repeated at the 7-day and 28-day recall appointments. Response to air and tactile stimuli were measured immediately before treatment using a visual analog scale initially on day 1, then on days 7, 28 and 180. The results showed that both the experimental and placebo treatments resulted in a reduction in hypersensitivity at 180 days. However, the ACP treatment group showed a much more rapid reduction in hypersensitivity over time. The change in sensitivity was much more apparent using the air stimulus than the tactile stimulus. These results show that topical placement of ACP can rapidly reduce dentin hypersensitivity.
AuthorsSelly Geiger, Shlomo Matalon, Jaron Blasbalg, Ming Tung, Frederick C Eichmiller
JournalOperative dentistry (Oper Dent) 2003 Sep-Oct Vol. 28 Issue 5 Pg. 496-500 ISSN: 0361-7734 [Print] United States
PMID14531593 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Chemical References
  • Calcium Phosphates
  • alpha-tricalcium phosphate
  • amorphous calcium phosphate
  • tetracalcium phosphate
  • calcium phosphate, monobasic, anhydrous
  • calcium phosphate
  • calcium phosphate, dibasic, anhydrous
Topics
  • Adult
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Calcium Phosphates (therapeutic use)
  • Dentin Sensitivity (drug therapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male

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