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A CROSS-SECTIONAL RESEARCH TO INVESTIGATE THE WAYS TO REDUCE DENTINE HYPERSENSITIVITY THROUGH TOOTHPASTE

Dr Sadia Riaz, Dr. Reana Aslam, Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Noman Baqa

Objective: The objective of this research was to determine DH (Dentine Hypersensitivity) among young restricted their intake of edibles and drinks because of DH. Patients and Methods: We carried out this cross-sectional research on fifty patients who consisted of males and females 25 each at Services Hospital, Lahore from October 2018 to January 2019. The selection of the sample was random in nature and these participants were selected based on reported hypersensitivity. Patients were divided into two groups who were respectively treated with Sensodyne Rapid Action and Colgate Total Care toothpaste. Visual Analog Scale was used for the measurement of hypersensitivity. Patients were included in the research after informed consent and they were also briefed about the research protocols. The ethical review committee also permitted to complete the research. Results: Statistical analysis reflects that DH was present among all participants because of attachment loss or periodontal issues. Outcomes also present that use of toothpaste is effective in such cases. Conclusion: Outcomes indicate that routine use of desensitizing toothpaste is very much effective to reduce the onset of DH among patients than those who are using toothpaste regularly. Keywords: Attachment Loss, Dentine hypersensitivity (DH), Toothpaste, Sensodyne and Colgate.

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