Efficacy of desensitizing agents on postoperative sensitivity following an in-office vital tooth bleaching: A randomized controlled clinical trial

• Published in: Journal of conservative dentistry Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 207 - 211
• Main Authors: Nanjundasetty, Jyothi, Ashrafulla, Mohammed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications 01.05.2016; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Analysis; Bleaching; Health aspects; Hydrogen peroxide; Original; India; in-office vital tooth bleaching; dental fluorosis; desensitizing agents; 5% potassium nitrate (KNO3) and sodium monofluorophosphate; tooth sensitivity; Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP); postoperative sensitivity

Aim: To assess and compare the incidence and intensity of experienced after an in-office vital tooth bleaching in case of dental fluorosis using two different types of desensitizing agents, at different time periods. Materials and Methods: Sixty-nine subjects with mild-to-moderate fluorosis were ran...