Abstract :
Background: Dentinal hypersensitivity is a one of the leading dental problems and herbal based
formulations have been in use recently for the same.
Objective: This study was conducted for the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a novel herbal
toothpaste in reduction of dentinal hypersensitivity in vivo.
Materials and Methods: A total of12 subjects were randomly taken into consideration as a single group.
Brushing instructions were given for 7 days use of toothpaste to all subjects. Sensitivity scores for tactile,
air stimulus and cold water were recorded at baseline, 3rd and 7th day for the study subjects.
Results: There was a significant reduction seen in the clinical parameters evaluated in all subjects at the
end of the period of use of the toothpaste compared to baseline.
Conclusion: The novel herbal dentifrice can be recommended for treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.
Keyword :
Dentinal, Herbal dentifrice, Hypersensitivity.