This review of treatments used to treat dentine hypersensitivity. 254 different agents were tested with all showing some effectiveness in short term.
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Desensitising toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity a network meta-analysis
This network meta-analysis comparing the effect of different desensitising toothpastes on dentine hypersensitivity included 30 RCTs. The findings suggest that toothpastes containing nano-hydroxyapatite or arginine may be the most effective. However additional larger studies are required.
[read the full story...]Nano-hydroxyapatite for dentine hypersensitivity?
8 RCTS were included in this review of the clinical effectiveness of nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HAP)-based desensitising agents with the findings suggesting a benefit.
[read the full story...]Dentine hypersensitivity: how common is it?
This review of the prevalence of dentinte hypersensitivity included 77 studies reported in 65 papers suggesting a prevalence of 11.5% 95%CI: 11.3% – 11.7%.
[read the full story...]Dentine hypersensitivity: Effectiveness of desensitising toothpastes
This review evaluating the effectiveness of desensitising toothpastes included 53 RCTs. Most agents with the exception of those containing strontium or amorphous calcium phosphate were effective in relieving dentine hypersensitivity compared with negative controls.
[read the full story...]Glutaraldehyde or fluoride varnish for dentine hypersensitivity?
This review of glutaraldehyde or fluoride varnish for dentine hypersensitivity included just 4 small RCTs . The findings suggest a benefit in favour of glutaraldehyde at 7 days but the short-term nature of the studies and their limited quality means these findings should be interpreted cautiously.
[read the full story...]Gingival recession: long term outcomes of no treatment
Six studies were included in this review of gingival recession. The findings suggest that in patients with good oral hygiene recession is likely to progress.
[read the full story...]Dentine hypersensitivity: do mouthwashes help?
This review of mouthwashes for the management of dentine hypersensitivity included 7 small studies all at high risk of bias. While minor benefits in patients’ subjective perception were seen the limited quality of the study means these findings should be interpreted with caution.
[read the full story...]Top Dental Elf Blogs of 2015
Derek Richards presents the top Dental Elf Blogs of 2015. Highlights include eating disorders and oral health, the long awaited Cochrane Review of water fluoridation and the update of the NICE guidance on infective endocarditis.
[read the full story...]Dentine hypersensitivity – calcium sodium phosphosilicate pastes effective suggests review
This review of the use of Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate (CSPS) for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity included 11 trials involving a total of 1190 patients suggesting that a 5% CSPS-containing toothpaste is effective for use as an at-home treatment.
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