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Fluoride Iontophoresis Versus Topical Fluoride Application In The Treatment Of Dentine Hypersensitivity
Abstract
iontophoresis on tooth hypersensitivity.
Material and Methods: Test teeth received a 2% neutral solution of sodium fluoride using Desensitron II Iontophoresis device with current and the control teeth received the solution on the device without current. Thirteen patients comprising eight females and five males who complained of tooth hypersensitivity participated in the body.
Results: The test teeth (with iontophoresis), showed a significant improvement in the reduction of hypersensitivity than the control teeth at Day 7 and at Day 14, P<0.05.
Conclusion: Fluoride desensitization with iontophoresis is more effective than topical fluoride application.
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice Vol.5(2) 2002: 87-90
Material and Methods: Test teeth received a 2% neutral solution of sodium fluoride using Desensitron II Iontophoresis device with current and the control teeth received the solution on the device without current. Thirteen patients comprising eight females and five males who complained of tooth hypersensitivity participated in the body.
Results: The test teeth (with iontophoresis), showed a significant improvement in the reduction of hypersensitivity than the control teeth at Day 7 and at Day 14, P<0.05.
Conclusion: Fluoride desensitization with iontophoresis is more effective than topical fluoride application.
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice Vol.5(2) 2002: 87-90
