Annals and Essences of Dentistry
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 4

Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate: A Promising Desensitizing Agent

  • Author:
  • Ramoji Rao M.V.1, Swathi D.1
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 148 to 150

1Drs. Sudha & Nageswara Rao Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinnaoutpalli, Gannavaram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh- 521286.

Abstract

Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common and chronic condition affecting the teeth in a stable percentage of population. Success with treatment of this condition has been limited at best. A new dentifrice containing Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate material has been developed that results in a significant amount of tubule occlusion reducing tooth hypersensitivity. In this article, Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate containing dentifrice, which is showing promise is analyzed, based on evidences.

Keywords

Hypersensitivity, Dentinal tubule, Calcium sodium Phosphosilicate