Authors :
Dr. Shamila Shetty K; Dr. Nishith R K; Dr. Christy George; Dr. Misha Rose; Dr. ShrinidhiBallal
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 2 - February
Google Scholar :
http://bitly.ws/gu88
Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6345439
Abstract :
Ultrasonic scaling is a routinely performed
procedure in dental practice. The fear of pain during
treatment has been identified as a major factor in
preventing patients from seeking dental care. To
overcome this, desensitizing agents are used.
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of
2-Hydroxy Ethyl Methacrylate and potassium nitrate
containing gel and lidocaine containing gel on
hypersensitivity during ultrasonic scaling.
Material and methods: 30 patients were enrolled in this
split mouth study. One side was applied with Shield
Activ gel and the other with lignocaine gel. VAS scores
were measured at baseline and post application.
The mean VAS score was significantly better
in both groups when compared to baseline. Lignocaine
gel shows better results compared to Shield Activ gel.
2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate and
potassium nitrate-containing gel and lignocaine
hydrochloride gel both help in significant reduction of
pain during ultrasonic scaling.
Ultrasonic scaling is a routinely performed
procedure in dental practice. The fear of pain during
treatment has been identified as a major factor in
preventing patients from seeking dental care. To
overcome this, desensitizing agents are used.
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of
2-Hydroxy Ethyl Methacrylate and potassium nitrate
containing gel and lidocaine containing gel on
hypersensitivity during ultrasonic scaling.
Material and methods: 30 patients were enrolled in this
split mouth study. One side was applied with Shield
Activ gel and the other with lignocaine gel. VAS scores
were measured at baseline and post application.
The mean VAS score was significantly better
in both groups when compared to baseline. Lignocaine
gel shows better results compared to Shield Activ gel.
2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate and
potassium nitrate-containing gel and lignocaine
hydrochloride gel both help in significant reduction of
pain during ultrasonic scaling.
