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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matthias Menzel, Andreas Kiesow, Juliana Martins de Souza E. Silva
Summary: Dentin hypersensitivity is a common oral health concern, and occlusion of exposed dentinal tubules is a treatment option. Current microscopic techniques have limitations in evaluating the occluding effects of desensitizing agents. This study used high-resolution X-ray computed tomography (nano-CT) to investigate human dentin treated with silver diammine fluoride (SDF). Nano-CT provided comparable resolution to scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and produced three-dimensional images of the occluded tubules.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Demet Sahin, Ceren Deger, Burcu Oglakci, Metehan Demirkol, Bedri Onur Kucukyildirim, Mehtikar Gursel, Evrim Eliguzeloglu Dalkilic
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of a novel nanohydroxyapatite gel and Er: YAG laser on the surface roughness, surface morphology, and elemental content after dentin hypersensitivity treatments. The results show that laser treatment can result in smoother surfaces, which can help prevent dental plaque accumulation.
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Anita Aminoshariae, James C. Kulild
Summary: The study identified five different mechanisms of dentinal sensitivity and suggested that these mechanisms may interact. Pulpal responses to tissue injury may alter the relative contribution of these mechanisms, for example, pulpal inflammation may lead to neuronal sprouting and peripheral sensitization.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Etleva Qeli, Celjana Toti, Alessandra Odorici, Elisabetta Blasi, Emiljano Tragaj, Michele Tepedino, Francesco Masedu, Gerta Kacani, Dorjan Hysi, Agron Meto, Luca Fiorillo, Aida Meto
Summary: This prospective clinical trial compared the effectiveness of a calcium-fluoride-forming agent and a fluoride varnish in treating dental hyperesthesia in adult patients. The study found that the calcium-fluoride-forming agent provided longer-lasting results with significant improvement still detected at the latest 6-month follow-up.
Article
Biology
Samir Nammour, Marwan El Mobadder, Melanie Namour, Aldo Brugnera Jr, Fatima Zanin, Ana Paula Brugnera, Sabine Geerts, Amaury Namour
Summary: This retrospective study demonstrated the effectiveness of PBM therapy and irradiation with Nd:YAG and Nd:YAP lasers in managing dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) pain. However, PBM therapy was the only procedure that achieved complete pain relief at six and twelve months after treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuo Chen, Yuyan Duan, Songzhe Shan, Kaida Sun, Gang Wang, Changyu Shao, Zhenhang Tang, Zekai Xu, Yanyan Zhou, Zhi Chen, Ruikang Tang, Haihua Pan, Zhijian Xie
Summary: Combining biomimetic mineralization and mineral overgrowth effectively occludes dentinal tubules, forming a compact and deep mineral layer with mechanical and acid resistance, demonstrating the potential for treating dentin hypersensitivity with inexpensive, long-term, and efficient therapy.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marta Mazur, Maciej Jedlinski, Artnora Ndokaj, Roman Ardan, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska, Gianna Maria Nardi, Livia Ottolenghi, Fabrizio Guerra
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of fluoride varnish and bonding resin in treating dentin hypersensitivity in adults, finding that both treatments were effective in reducing pain intensity, with Bifluorid 10 being more efficient in long-term pain reduction. Patient age had a significant negative influence on pain reduction, while patient gender and BEWE of the tooth had insignificant impact on treatment efficacy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nadeem Bijle, Usman Ashraf, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdalla, Prasanna Neelakantan, Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu
Summary: The study revealed that solutions containing 2%/4% arginine had significant effects in reducing biofilm thickness and proportion of dead bacteria. The Arg-F solution significantly affected the levels of polysaccharides, proteins, and extracellular DNA in the biofilms.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nadeem Bijle, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdalla, Usman Ashraf, Manikandan Ekambaram, Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu
Summary: The arginine-fluoride (Arg-NaF) varnishes demonstrated enhanced enamel fluoride uptake and remineralization potential, showing promise as a caries-preventive regimen. Increasing arginine concentration improved the effectiveness of the varnish while reducing plaque fluoride uptake.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nadeem Bijle, Usman Ashraf, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdalla, Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu
Summary: The study showed that higher concentrations of arginine in 5% sodium fluoride varnish can modulate the biochemical composition of biofilm on treated enamel. There were differences in carbohydrate, protein, amyloid, and eDNA content in biofilms treated with 2% and 4% Arg-NaF compared to controls. Additionally, the proportion of biofilm EPS matrix to bacteria was reduced in Arg-NaF groups.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ahmad H. Almehmadi, Abraar Bannan, Asmahan Ahmad, Rahaf Alqadi, Areej Alhindi
Summary: The lack of awareness among parents regarding fluoride varnish highlights the need for special awareness programs to educate them about the benefits of fluoride in the oral health of infants and young children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
C. Pushpalatha, K. V. Bharkhavy, Arshiya Shakir, Dominic Augustine, S. V. Sowmya, Hammam Ahmed Bahammam, Sarah Ahmed Bahammam, Nassreen Hassan Mohammad Albar, Bassam Zidane, Shankargouda Patil
Summary: Dental caries is a common chronic disease that can affect anyone. Contemporary management focuses on using caries apprehending agents, and Nano Silver Fluoride (NSF) is a preferable alternative to Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) due to its similar preventive and antibacterial effects without tooth staining.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hongmin Zhuang, Yuee Liang, Shaowen Xiang, Huanying Li, Xingzhu Dai, Wanghong Zhao
Summary: The study found that Er:YAG laser with 0.5 W (167 J/cm(2)) was the most effective parameter for dentinal tubule occlusion and was safe for pulp tissue.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ORAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jung-Chang Kung, Wei-Hsun Wang, Yu-Ching Chiang, Yuan-Ting Yang-Wang, Yueh-Ching Wang, Wen-Cheng Chen, Chi-Jen Shih
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the remineralization and antibacterial effect of silver-containing mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG-Ag) sealing combined with Er:YAG laser irradiation on human demineralized dentin. Results showed that both MBG-Ag and Er:YAG laser have the ability to enhance remineralization and hydroxyapatite crystal precipitation, with superior treatment outcomes when combined.
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Lintong Yu, Xueqian Yu, Yueyang Li, Fengjiao Yang, Jialan Hong, Danchen Qin, Guangtai Song, Fang Hua
Summary: The study found that there is no significant difference in caries increment, incidence, or prevalence between children who use fluoride varnish in addition to regular fluoride toothpaste and those who only use toothpaste.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2021)