Incorporating ibuprofen/arginine gel in bleaching protocols reduces risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity: Study
Brazil: The use of experimental desensitizing gel containing arginine and ibuprofen effectively lowers the risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity (TS) without compromising the bleaching efficacy, a recent randomized, triple-blind controlled trial published in the Journal of Dentistry has revealed.
"Clinicians may consider incorporation of desensitizing agents, such as the ibuprofen/arginine gel, into their bleaching protocols to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction," the researchers suggest.
Tooth bleaching is one of the most common cosmetic procedures patients seek due to dissatisfaction with colour and tooth appearance. Despite the success of dental bleaching procedures, adverse effects such as bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity (TS) and gingival irritation are commonly observed. Among these, bleaching-induced TS is the most prevalent.
The application of anti-inflammatories as topical desensitizers before dental bleaching is an approach to lower bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity. Giovana Mongruel Gomes, University of Ponta Grossa Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil, and colleagues compared the intensity and risk of TS and the colour change resulting from in-office dental bleaching after using an experimental desensitizing gel containing arginine and ibuprofen.
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