Comparative Evaluation of Two Novel Natural Desensitizing Agents on Dentinal Tubule Occlusion: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Study.

AIM

The present study is aimed to compare the effectiveness of dentinal tubule occlusion of two natural-based desensitizing toothpaste (Bentodent Desensitizer and Fang Farm Mint) and Novamin-based toothpaste (Shy-NM) under scanning electron microscope (SEM).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A total of 60 root dentin discs (3 mm-thick) were obtained from recently extracted permanent premolar teeth and were randomly divided into four groups based on the desensitizing toothpaste used, each group with 15 samples: Group I: Control, group II: Shy-NM, group III: Bentodent desensitizer, group IV: Fang Farm Mint. Samples were brushed for 2 min twice daily with a soft toothbrush with respective pea size amount of toothpaste for 14 days manually. The samples were evaluated for dentin tubule occlusion under SEM at ×4000 magnification.

RESULTS

Statistical analysis was done using one-way ANOVA and Tukey multiple procedures. All test groups showed significantly more dentinal tubule occlusion when compared to control group. Shy-NM showed significantly more dentinal tubule occlusion when compared to Bentodent desensitizer and Fang Farm Mint.

CONCLUSION

All desensitizing toothpastes were effective in dentine tubule occlusion compared to the control group. Shy-NM provides effective dentin tubule occlusion compared to other toothpastes and thereby can be considered a promising option to relieve dentinal hypersensitivity (DH).

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Shy-NM can effectively reduce DH. Bentodent desensitizer and Fang Farm Mint can be a safer alternative to relieve DH. How to cite this article: Kar PP, Saraf PA, Kamatgi L, Comparative Evaluation of Two Novel Natural Desensitizing Agents on Dentinal Tubule Occlusion: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(9):873-877.