Abstract | BACKGROUND: Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common problem and there is a growing interest in herbal based formulations for the treatment of oral diseases. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of a commercially available novel herbal dentifrice in reduction of dentinal hypersensitivity. METHODS: A total of 73 subjects (38 males and 35 females; aged 25-60 years) were randomly divided into two groups: Group 1 - a placebo dentifrice (The Himalaya Drug Company Research and Development, Makali, Bangalore) and Group 2 - (test group), a commercially available herbal dentifrice (Hi Ora K, The Himalaya Drug Company Research and Development, Makali, Bangalore). Sensitivity scores for controlled air stimulus and cold water were recorded at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks. RESULTS: The test group was found to be significantly better compared to the placebo group at the end of 6 and 12 weeks in reduction of dentinal hypersensitivity. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M Kumari, S B Naik, N S Rao, S S Martande, A R Pradeep |
Journal | Australian dental journal
(Aust Dent J)
Vol. 58
Issue 4
Pg. 483-90
(Dec 2013)
ISSN: 1834-7819 [Electronic] Australia |
PMID | 24320906
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2013 Australian Dental Association. |
Chemical References |
- Alkenes
- Dentifrices
- Nitrates
- Piperidines
- Plant Extracts
- Potassium Compounds
- trikatu
- triphala
- Water
- potassium nitrate
- Zinc Oxide
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Topics |
- Adult
- Air
- Alkenes
(chemistry)
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum
(chemistry)
- Dentifrices
(therapeutic use)
- Dentin Sensitivity
(drug therapy)
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Humans
- India
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nitrates
(therapeutic use)
- Phytotherapy
(methods)
- Piperidines
(chemistry)
- Plant Extracts
(chemistry)
- Potassium Compounds
(therapeutic use)
- Spinacia oleracea
(chemistry)
- Syzygium
(chemistry)
- Water
- Zinc Oxide
(therapeutic use)
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