Open AccessTreatment of dentin hypersensitivity by association of chemical desensitizing agents: a case report
Author(s) -
Amanda Fróes Ribeiro,
Falyne Pinheiro de Oliveira,
Carlos Rogério Pimenta de Carvalho,
Silvério Almeida Souza Torres,
Edwaldo de Souza Barbosa,
Deicola Coelho Filho,
Danilo Cangussu Mendes
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
robrac
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1981-3708
pISSN - 0104-7914
DOI - 10.36065/robrac.v31i90.1500
Subject(s) - dentin hypersensitivity , medicine , dentistry , chemical agents , dentin , varnish , tooth sensitivity , chemistry , organic chemistry , biochemical engineering , engineering , coating
Background: Dentin hypersensitivity is an increasingly common complaint, especially among young people. It manifests as painful symptoms in areas of exposed dentinal tubules and is related to the patients' lifestyle. Aim: The present work aimed to address a protocol with chemical desensitizing agents in treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity. Case report: The treatment was performed in a 22-year-old female patient who presented as the main complaint a moderate to intense degree sensitivity in anterior and posterior teeth. In the 1st and 2nd week, a neural action desensitizer based on potassium nitrate (Ultra EZ™ - Ultradent Products Inc) was used, while in the 3rd and 4th week, a desensitizer with an obliterating action based on calcium phosphates (Nano P™ - FGM Dental Products) was chosen. In the 5th week, another chemical occlusal desensitizer agent was applied, the 5% sodium fluoride varnish (Enamelast™ - Ultradent Products Inc). Results: The patient was successfully treated by the associative technique through neural and blocker desensitizers obtaining effective pain control in a18-month follow-up. Conclusion: The associative technique of different chemical desensitizers has shown extremely satisfactory results, which can be confirmed in the present case report.