A comparative evaluation of propolis and light-cured ormocer-based desensitizer in reducing dentin hypersensitivity

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate and compare the clinical efficacy and the durability of propolis and Light-cured ormocer-based desensitizer (Admira Protect, Voco: Cuxhaven Germany) in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Materials and Methods: The study was conducted over a period of 2 months on 13 patients with 72 hypersensitive teeth, randomly allocated into three treatment groups: Group A: Treated with Propolis, Group B: Admira protect (Voco: Cuxhaven Germany), and Group C: Sterile water (Placebo control). Baseline sensitivity was recorded by the operator using tactile and evaporative stimuli. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to record the degree of sensitivity perceived by the patients. All the groups received applications of allotted materials on day 1, 7, 14, and 21. After each applications VAS scoring was recorded. On day 30 and 60, only pain evaluation was done to determine the durability of each test materials. Statistical Analysis: One-way ANOVA, repeated measure ANOVA and post hoc test was done for multiple comparison. Results: All the groups showed significant results in reducing DH. Among Groups A and B, Group B showed immediate postoperative result at the end of the 1 st week. Conclusion: Both the test materials were effective in reducing DH but Admira protect was found to be more efficient in reducing pain with longer duration of action (CTRI regd no: CTRI/2017/12/010755).

Effect of experimental propolis-based toothpastes on dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized clinical trial

“…In this study, propolis was applied twice daily to hypersensitive teeth, and it was concluded that propolis had a positive effect in controlling DH [44]. Recent studies also con rm the effectiveness of propolis in reducing DH, even in comparison to products already established for the treatment of DH, such as 5% potassium nitrate [13], amorphous phosphopeptide calcium phosphate casein (CPP-ACP) [42], and dentin adhesives [39,41]. Propolis shows an immediate effect on the painful symptomatology of DH, which appears to last over a prolonged period of time [41].…”

“…Recent studies also con rm the effectiveness of propolis in reducing DH, even in comparison to products already established for the treatment of DH, such as 5% potassium nitrate [13], amorphous phosphopeptide calcium phosphate casein (CPP-ACP) [42], and dentin adhesives [39,41]. Propolis shows an immediate effect on the painful symptomatology of DH, which appears to last over a prolonged period of time [41]. It is likely that the immediate relief is due to the tubular sealing effect, and the long-lasting effects are due to the stable nature of deposits formed [33][34][35]41].…”

“…However, ointments containing propolis are commercially available for the treatment of numerous oral conditions [36,40]. In the previous studies, propolis was used as a topical solution (alcohol-or water-based), and applied to hypersensitive teeth using a micro brush or a truncated needle [13,39,[41][42][43].…”

“…Propolis shows an immediate effect on the painful symptomatology of DH, which appears to last over a prolonged period of time [41]. It is likely that the immediate relief is due to the tubular sealing effect, and the long-lasting effects are due to the stable nature of deposits formed [33][34][35]41].…”

A Drop‐By‐Drop Self‐Assembled All‐Natural Hydrogel as a Desensitizer for Rapid and Enduring Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity

“…[ 3 ] Therefore, rapid occlusion of the exposed DTs represents the primary therapeutic approach for DH treatment, effectively shielding the nerve fibers from external stimuli and providing fast alleviation of dental pain. [ 4 ] Despite the widespread use of traditional methods like filling restorations, [ 5 ] laser photodynamics therapy (PDT), [ 6 ] dentin adhesives, [ 7 ] and commercial desensitizing medications, [ 8 ] their effectiveness is limited by the narrow pore size of DTs (<3 µm) and the complex physiological conditions within, such as surface affinity. [ 9 ] In the dynamic oral environment, where teeth wear ranges from ≈15 µm per year under physiological conditions to 200 µm per year under pathological conditions, [ 10 ] methods like PDT might offer rapid pain relief but can cause dentinal cracks and collagen fiber degradation.…”