The efficacy of the novel zinc-containing desensitizer CAREDYNE Shield on dentin hypersensitivity: a study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a condition characterized by short and sharp episodes of pain which will arise in response to tactile, chemical, thermal, evaporative or osmotic stimuli. The painful symptoms cause discomfort in patients and reduce their quality of life. Recently, the novel zinc-containing desensitizer CAREDYNE Shield has been developed as a new type of desensitizer that acts by inducing chemical occlusion of dentinal tubules, and releasing zinc ion for root caries prevention. However, the clinical effectiveness of CAREDYNE Shield on DH remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of CAREDYNE Shield on DH by comparing with that of another desensitizer, Nanoseal, commonly used in Japan.

Methods/design

This study

SUBMITTER: Matsuura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268638 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature