COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICACY OF BIOCOMPATIBLE AND HIGH-EFFICIENCY HYDROXYAPATITE-BASED PASTES IN TREATMENT OF DENTIN HYPERENSITIVITY
Keywords:
Dentin Hypersensitivity, Hydroxyapatite, Biocompatible, Desensitizing Paste, Biomimetic, Clinical Trial, Tubule Occlusion.Abstract
Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a common and painful clinical condition characterized by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to various stimuli. The search for effective, biocompatible, and long-lasting desensitizing agents remains a key focus in modern dentistry. Hydroxyapatite (HAp)-based pastes have emerged as a promising treatment due to their biomimetic properties, which allow them to occlude dentinal tubules and integrate seamlessly with the natural tooth structure.
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