Effectiveness of a Single Chair Side Application of NovaMin® [Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate] in the Treatment of Dentine Hypersensitivity following Ultrasonic Scaling—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Janardhan, Jeeth; Chaturvedi, Saurabh; Gokhale, Shankar T.; Nagate, Raghavendra Reddy; Alqahtani, Saad M; Magbol, Mohammad Al.; Bavabeedu, Shashit Shetty; Elagib, Mohamed Fadul A.; Venkataram, Vatsala; Chaturvedi, Mudita

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“…Despite propolis’ well-known ability to heal wounds [ 11 , 12 ], its medicinal value has received limited attention in dentistry as a desensitizing agent due to several drawbacks [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. With developments in biotechnology, the use of propolis in a hydrogel form has provided the opportunity to use it as material for the treatment of DH.…”

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“…The explanation for dentinal hypersensitivity that is by far the most widely accepted is the hydrodynamic theory proposed by Brannstrom and colleagues. This theory postulates that fluid movements in the dentinal tubules can activate a baroreceptor and result in neuronal discharge when temperature, physical, or osmotic changes disturb the fluids [ 12 , 13 ].…”

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“…Propolis is believed to have a favorable effect on pulpal inflammation, caries, and the healing of oral tissues [ 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ] and DH [ 12 , 23 ]. Typically, it is a mixture of 50% resin and vegetable balsam, 30% waxes, 10% essential and aromatic oils, 5% pollen, and 10–15% additional ingredients, such as vitamin A, vitamin B complexes, vitamin E, amino acids, minerals, and other compounds, as well as highly active biochemical substances called bioflavonoids [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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Evaluation of Propolis Hydrogel for the Treatment of Dentinal Sensitivity: A Clinical Study

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Background: Propolis is a natural resinous substance collected by honeybees, chiefly from buds and the leaves, branches, and bark of trees. Its role as a wound-healing gel has been studied, but the use of a propolis hydrogel in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity has not been evaluated. Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is commonly treated via iontophoresis using fluoridated desensitizers. The aim of the present study was to compare and evaluate the effects of a 10% propolis hydrogel, 2% sodium fluoride (NaF), and 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) when used in conjunction with iontophoresis for the treatment of cervical dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Methods: Systemically healthy patients complaining of DH were selected for this single-centre, parallel, double-blind randomized clinical trial. Three substances were selected as desensitizers for study in the present trial: a 10% propolis hydrogel, 2% sodium fluoride, and 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride, all in conjunction with iontophoresis. Any decrease in DH following the application of specific stimuli was assessed at baseline, before and after application, on the 14th day following use, and on the 28th day following the intervention. Results: Intra-group comparisons show diminished values of DH at maximum post-op follow-up intervals which were significantly trimmed down from the baseline (p < 0.05). The 2% NaF demonstrated a significant reduction in DH over 1.23% APF and the 10% propolis hydrogel (p < 0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the mean difference between the APF and propolis hydrogel groups assessed via tactile, cold, and air tests (p > 0.05). Conclusion: All three desensitizers have proved to be useful when used in conjugation with iontophoresis. Within the limitations of this study, a 10% propolis hydrogel can be used as a naturally occurring alternative to commercially available fluoridated desensitizers.

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Evaluation of Propolis Hydrogel for the Treatment of Dentinal Sensitivity: A Clinical Study

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“…In a patient’s mouth or under clinical conditions, the results might be affected negatively due to different insertion and removal paths, based on the anatomical aspects of teeth and the mobility of natural teeth. Furthermore, patients can change the path of insertion and/or removal used to move the RPD creating greater loads on the tooth, which may lead to clasp deflection or fracture in a short period [ 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 ]. Consequently, more studies on clinical conditions are required.…”

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Retentive Forces and Deformation of Fitting Surface in RPD Clasp Made of Polyether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK)

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Background: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has provided the option to fabricate RPDs with aesthetics unlike metal RPDs, but little attention has been paid to its suitability, especially towards the retentive forces and deformation of the clasp. This study aimed to examine the retentive forces and the fitting surface (inner surface) deformation of clasps made from PEEK and compare it with cobalt–chromium (Co-Cr) clasp. Methods: Forty-two circumferential clasps (14 Co-Cr and 28 PEEK) were fabricated and divided into two groups with clasp undercuts (0.25 mm and 0.5 mm) with thicknesses of 1 mm and 1.5 mm. Each was examined for retentive forces after cycle test on its abutment for 360 cycles. Initial and final retentive forces were recorded. The fitting surface deformation was determined using 3-Matic research analysis software. Results: The results revealed that highest mean initial retentive force was of Co-Cr clasps with 0.50 mm undercut 22.26 N (±10.15 N), and the lowest was the 1 mm PEEK clasps with 0.25 mm undercut 3.35 N (±0.72 N) and highest mean final retentive force was the Co-Cr clasps with 0.50 mm undercut 21.40 N (±9.66 N), and the lowest was the 1 mm PEEK clasps with 0.25 mm undercut 2.71 N (±0.47 N). PEEK clasps had a lower retentive force than Co-Cr clasps with 0.50 undercut. PEEK clasps (1.5 mm) at 0.25 mm undercut had the least deformation (35.3 µm). PEEK showed significantly less deformation (p ≤ 0.014) than Co-Cr. Conclusion: The deformation of PEEK clasps fitting surface was lower than Co-Cr clasps and retentive forces were close to the Co-Cr clasps, suggesting the use of PEEK as an aesthetic clasp option for RPD framework.

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“…Another significant theoretical implication of the present study is the use of TAM in explaining the intended behavior of academicians to use e-learning. Many previous studies have used TAM to measure the intention of students to use e-learning methods such as social media, m-learning, and Internet learning [ 41 , 80 , 81 , 82 , 83 , 84 , 85 , 86 ]. However, studies lack the use of TAM to explore the behavioral intentions of academicians.…”

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Challenges of E-Learning: Behavioral Intention of Academicians to Use E-Learning during COVID-19 Crisis

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The COVID-19 crisis demanded that all educational activities should be performed virtually to follow social distancing guidelines. Therefore, there was a need to perform a research study to assess the effects of external factors on the perceived usefulness, ease of use of e-learning, and the further effect of these perceptions on attitude and intent to use e-learning by using the technology acceptance model (TAM) among academicians at higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, and data were collected from 263 academicians across Saudi Arabia through an online survey questionnaire using a non-probability purposive sampling technique and analyzed and tested using the SPSS and Smart PLS software. Results: This study found that self-efficacy was positively associated with perceived usefulness at β = 0.143 and p < 0.05, but it had no association with perceived ease of use at β = 0.057 at p > 0.05. System accessibility had a significant and positive relationship with perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use at β = 0.283, β = 0.247, and p < 0.01, respectively. Self-efficacy had a positive effect on perceived usefulness, whereas the subjective norm had no relationship with perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use at β = −0.065 and β = −0.012 at p > 0.05, respectively. Perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were positively related to attitude towards use, which has a significant influence on intention to use e-learning. Conclusion: Perceived ease of application is the most significant factor (β = 0.556) in developing the attitude among academicians to practice e-learning, followed by perceived usefulness (β = 0.262). Moreover, it can be concluded that system accessibility has a stronger influence on developing perception among academicians about the expediency and ease of application of e-learning than self-efficacy.

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Effectiveness of a Single Chair Side Application of NovaMin® [Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate] in the Treatment of Dentine Hypersensitivity following Ultrasonic Scaling—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 7 publications

References 35 publications

Evaluation of Propolis Hydrogel for the Treatment of Dentinal Sensitivity: A Clinical Study

Evaluation of Propolis Hydrogel for the Treatment of Dentinal Sensitivity: A Clinical Study

Retentive Forces and Deformation of Fitting Surface in RPD Clasp Made of Polyether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK)

Challenges of E-Learning: Behavioral Intention of Academicians to Use E-Learning during COVID-19 Crisis

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