Comparison of the Effi cacy of Two Different Desensitizing Agents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Aim: To evaluate and compare the effi cacy of oxalate-containing desensitizer BisBlock™ and glutaraldehyde-containing desensitizer Gluma®. Materials and methods: A subject-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted among 50 adult patients of age ranging from 18 - 65 years who self-reported dentine hypersensitivity. Each participant with at least one tooth with hypersensitivity in two different quadrants and showing a response of ≥ 3 on a visual analogue scale (VAS) to an evaporative stimulus was included in the study. The teeth were evaluated immediately after treatment, and after...
Autores: Shikha Verma, Naveen Boppana, Uday Valleri, Anoj George, Mallikarjun Sajjan Shetty,
Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effi cacy of a zinc-substituted nanostructured monetite-based scaffold (Sil-Oss®) in the treatment of periodontal intrabony osseous defects. Methods: Thirty subjects participated in this study. Two sites in each subject were randomly assigned into each of the following experimental groups: Test group - open fl ap debridement (OFD) with Sil-Oss®; and control group - OFD with hydroxyapatite (HA) bone graft. Recorded clinical parameters...
Labial and buccal gingival recession is a common fi nding in the adult population, which can occur due to various factors. When present, it can lead to an unesthetic appearance and can cause hypersensitivity. However, very limited literature is available regarding the incidence of palatal gingival recession. Many times it goes unnoticed during routine clinical examinations. Although there are no esthetic concerns in these regions, recession can cause sensitivity and pose a technical challenge...
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the infl uence of scaler tip wear and different working parameters, i.e., lateral force, power setting and tip angulation, on the roughness of root surfaces following treatment with piezoelectric ultrasonic scaling devices. Material: Twenty piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler inserts (10 worn/10 new) were selected to examine the erosion ratio (ER) under atomic force microscopy (AFM). A total of 160 root samples were prepared and instrumented by new (n =...
Aim: To evaluate and compare the effi cacy of oxalate-containing desensitizer BisBlock™ and glutaraldehyde-containing desensitizer Gluma®. Materials and methods: A subject-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted among 50 adult patients of age ranging from 18 - 65 years who self-reported dentine hypersensitivity. Each participant with at least one tooth with hypersensitivity in two different quadrants and showing a response of ≥ 3 on a visual analogue scale (VAS) to an evaporative...
Objective: Platelet-rich fi brin (PRF) is a fi brin matrix in which platelet cytokines, growth factors and cells are embedded; therefore, it has the potential to be used as regenerative therapy. The aim of this randomized clinical study was to evaluate the regenerative capacity of PRF when compared to collagen membrane (CM) for the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP). Methods: Using a split-mouth design, sixteen GAgP patients...
