Comparative assessment of effectiveness of Biomin, NovaMin, herbal, and potassium nitrate desensitizing agents in the treatment of hypersensitive teeth: A clinical study

• Main Authors: Guntakala Vikram Reddy, Jayaprada Reddy Surakanti, Harikumar Vemisetty, Suryasowjanya Doranala, Jayasree Reddy Hanumanpally, Suryakanth Malgikar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
• Series: Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
• Subjects: Biomin; dentinal hypersensitivity; desensitizing tooth paste; NovaMin; potassium nitrate
• Online Access: http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2019;volume=8;issue=1;spage=24;epage=28;aulast=Reddy

Aim and Objectives: To compare the efficacy of four commercially available toothpastes in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity (DH). Materials and Methods: In a single-centered clinical trial, a total of 160 subjects were divided equally into four groups: group 1 – a toothpaste containing 5% fluoro calcium sodium phosphosilicate with fused silica (Biomin); group 2 – a toothpaste containing 5% CSPS (NovaMin); group 3 – herbal formulation; and group 4 – a toothpaste containing 5% potassium nitrate. The patient's DH scores for tactile, evaporative stimuli were recorded on a visual analog scale at baseline, 2 weeks, and at the end of 4 weeks. Results: All the four desensitizing toothpastes containing different active agents were effective in relieving DH. However, the Biomin group showed a better clinical response at the end of 4 weeks when compared with others. Conclusion: The Biomin group showed significantly better results compared with either NovaMin, herbal, and potassium nitrate toothpastes in the treatment of dental hypersensitivity symptoms.