Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: The study was conducted as a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. A total of 19 subjects with dentine hypersensitivity on both sides of their upper arch were selected. The most sensitive tooth in each quadrant was identified and received a cold stimulus. The response was recorded on a visual analogue scale (VAS). The tooth thus selected was treated with one of the treatment agents. One week later the level of dentine sensitivity was assessed. Participants were also asked for their subjective assessment of treatment effects. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | G G Craig, G M Knight, J M McIntyre |
Journal | Australian dental journal
(Aust Dent J)
Vol. 57
Issue 3
Pg. 308-11
(Sep 2012)
ISSN: 1834-7819 [Electronic] Australia |
PMID | 22924353
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2012 Australian Dental Association. |
Chemical References |
- Analgesics
- Fluorides, Topical
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
- Silver Compounds
- Potassium Iodide
- Oxalic Acid
- silver diamine fluoride
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Topics |
- Adult
- Analgesics
(therapeutic use)
- Dentin Sensitivity
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Fluorides, Topical
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Oxalic Acid
(therapeutic use)
- Pain Measurement
- Pilot Projects
- Potassium Iodide
(therapeutic use)
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
(therapeutic use)
- Silver Compounds
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