Effectiveness of Potassium Oxalate mouthrinse in treating dentinal hypersensitivity


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Published: Jul 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37983/IJDM.2024.6201
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Cold air stimulus, Dentinal hypersensitivity, Oralrinse, Potassium Oxalate, Visual Analog Scale
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Amruthavalli Maddula Y S L N V
Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0759-8776
Shiva Keerthi Nalamati
Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7817-1577
Anusha Gummadi
Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7475-4855
Santhi Gorle
Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1296-6537
Sriram Naidu Nimmala
Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8889-9407
Sreekar Katru
Vishnu Dental College

Abstract

Background: Dentinal hypersensitivity is a prevalent oral condition characterised by a short, sharp pain in response to chemical, thermal, tactile, or osmotic stimuli. It can be treated with the in-office application of potassium oxalate (KO). This study assesses KO mouthrinse for home use.


Aim: To assess the efficacy of Vantej® mouthrinse, containing potassium oxalate (KO), in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity when used in combination with regular brushing for three months.


Materials and methods: In this double-blind, parallel group-controlled study, participants with dentinal hypersensitivity were randomly assigned to Group 1, which used the KO mouthrinse, and Group 2, which used a placebo. The participants used their assigned mouthrinses for three months. The success of each participant was measured using the mean cold air stimulus response (VAS) and Schiff sensitivity score.


Results: A significant decrease (p=0.00) in hypersensitivity in patients treated with potassium oxalate mouthrinse was observed.


Conclusion: Mouthrinse containing 1.4% potassium oxalate consistently demonstrated effectiveness in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity after three months of use.

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Maddula Y S L N V, A., Nalamati, S. K., Gummadi, A., Gorle, S., Nimmala, S. N., & Katru, S. (2024). Effectiveness of Potassium Oxalate mouthrinse in treating dentinal hypersensitivity. International Journal of Dental Materials, 6(2), 32–36. https://doi.org/10.37983/IJDM.2024.6201
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Author Biographies

Amruthavalli Maddula Y S L N V, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences

Postgraduate Student, Department of Periodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Shiva Keerthi Nalamati, Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences

Postgraduate Student, Department of Periodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Anusha Gummadi, Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences

Professor, Department of Periodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Santhi Gorle, Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences

Reader, Department of Periodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Sriram Naidu Nimmala, Lenore Institute of Dental Sciences

Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Sreekar Katru, Vishnu Dental College

Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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