Aim of this study was to assess and compare the efficacy of a commercially available novel herbal mouthwash containing potassium nitrate on Dentinal Hypersensitivity (DH) compared to a placebo and non herbal potassium nitrate over a period of 12 weeks.
A total of 120 subjects were divided into 3 groups randomly. Group 1 was given the placebo mouthwash, Group 2 was given the herbal mouthwash ( Hiora K, which contains potassium nitrate derived from Suryakshara plant) and Group 3 was given the non herbal mouthwash (Containing non herbal potassium nitrate). Sensitivity scores (VAS score) were recorded at baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
120
15 ml placebo mouthwash prescribed and VAS score assessed at Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks
15 ml Herbal mouthwash prescribed and VAS score assessed at Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks
15 ml Non Herbal mouthwash prescribed and VAS score assessed at Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 12 weeks
Visual Analogue Scale score for Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Based on a 10-cm VAS score which was used to measure tooth sensitivity, a pain-free response was allotted a score of zero whereas a score of 10 was given to subjects with excruciating pain or discomfort.
Time frame: Change in VAS score from Baseline to 12 weeks
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