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{"title":"Evaluation of IL-1β and CRP mRNA expression levels by RT-PCR in postorthodontic treatment patients with temporomandibular joint disorders: a cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Nada Ismah, Endang Winiati Bachtiar, Miesje Karmiati Purwanegara, Ira Tanti, Endah Mardiati","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_197_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_197_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which affects the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint, and surrounding tissues, can manifest as inflammation. This study aims to explore the expression levels of the inflammatory biomarkers, interleukin (IL)-1β and C-reactive protein (CRP), in TMD patients who have undergone orthodontic treatment.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Buccal swabs from 105 postorthodontic treatment patients were analyzed using real-time polymerase chain reaction to assess the expression levels of IL-1β and CRP in each group after messenger ribonucleic acid extraction. Patients were also examined using the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD) to determine if they met the criteria for a TMD diagnosis. The TMD group was subdivided into three categories based on the DC/TMD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 37 patients who did not develop TMD (group 0) and 68 participants who developed TMD after orthodontic treatment, including 17 with pain-related TMDs (group 1), 29 with intra-articular TMDs (Group 2), and 22 with combined pain-related and intra-articular TMDs (group 3). CRP expression was higher than IL-1β in groups 1 and 2, and IL-1β expression was higher than CRP in group 3. The Kruskal-Wallis test showed that IL-1β and CRP expression levels in groups 1, 2, and 3 were not statistically different. Sex and adult age had considerable effects on the occurrence of TMD in patients after orthodontic treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Higher IL-1β expression was found in postorthodontic treatment patients with more complex TMD. This study strengthens the evidence of inflammation through IL-1β and CRP expression in individuals with TMD, especially after orthodontic treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141896/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141201019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Remineralization potential of varying concentrations of two plant-based extracts of <i>Cocos nucifera</i> on white spot lesions using SEM and EDAX analysis: An <i>in vitro</i> study.","authors":"Nivethigaa Balakrishnan, Aravind Kumar Subramanian, Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy, Mahalakshmi Angappan","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_146_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_146_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the remineralization potential of varying concentrations of two plant-based extracts of <i>Cocos nucifera</i> on white spot lesions using SEM and EDAX <i>in vitro</i> testing methods.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The pulp was freshly obtained from coconut and divided into two. Then, coconut milk was obtained by blending, while the next portion was freeze-dried and lyophilized. Third molar teeth were processed into tooth slabs (<i>N</i> = 40) and split equally into five groups by block randomization. After demineralization, one tooth slab was taken from each, and SEM analysis was done. Remineralization was then performed among the various groups that included Group 1, which acted as a control and consisted of the remineralization solution. Groups 2 and 3 comprised 1:1 and 2:1 concentrations of the coconut milk, whereas Groups 4 and 5 consisted of 1:1 and 2:1 concentrations of the lyophilized extract. SEM and EDAX testing were done post-remineralization. Ca and phosphate values were tabulated, and statistical significance was determined for the obtained values using ANOVA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the control and treatment groups, surface remineralization was better observed in 1:1 coconut milk and 2:1 coconut milk than in the 2:1 lyophilized coconut, control, and 1:1 lyophilized coconut. Between the control and treatment groups, Ca and phosphate percentages (<i>P</i> < 0.001) showed statistical differences. The lowest value of 2.3% was noted in the 2:1 lyophilized coconut group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Coconut extracts exhibit remineralization potential on the artificial carious lesion. Coconut milk exhibited significant improvement in the surface properties than lyophilized coconut.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141893/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141201024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current trends in placing posterior composite restorations: Perspectives from Palestinian general dentists: A questionnair study.","authors":"Naji Ziad Arandi","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_157_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_157_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The success of composite restorations relies on material selection and practitioner-related factors that shape the overall outcome. This study explores the practices of Palestinian general dental practitioners in placing posterior composites, examining the impact of work sector, experience, and gender on their choices.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study was conducted as an online cross-sectional questionnaire and involved 351 participants, with a response rate of 69.8%. The survey comprised 18 closed-ended questions covering demographics, material selection, and composite placement in special cases, techniques, and factors influencing the choices. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and Fisher's exact tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Composite was the predominant choice for small-size (83.7%) and large-size posterior cavities (60.4%). Practitioners commonly opted for composite restorations in cases involving occlusal parafunctional activity (60%), poor oral hygiene (78%), and subgingival cavities (72.2%). Only 19.6% and 5.3% reported occlusal and gingival beveling, respectively. Rubber dams for isolation stood at 30%, one-step self-etch adhesives at 44.9%, and the oblique layering technique at 51%. Light-emitting diode curing units were popular (97.55%), but monitoring output with a radiometer was infrequent (93.5%). Tofflemire metal matrix usage was 46.1%, whereas a sectional matrix system was employed by 29.8%. A 2 mm layer exposure to light curing for 20 s was reported by 62%, and 27.75% utilized additional light-curing postmatrix band removal.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights the need for Palestinian dental professionals to update their clinical approaches in placing composite restorations in posterior teeth. Gender, work sector, and experience influence practitioners' choices, emphasizing the importance of tailored continuing education programs for improving clinical practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141891/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141200953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shear bond strength between conventional composite resin and alkasite-based restoration used in sandwich technique: An <i>in vitro</i> study.","authors":"Alaa E Dawood, Emad F Alkhalidi, Mohammad A Saeed","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_4_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_4_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The success of layered restorations necessitates the utilization of an improved restorative material compatible with composite restorations. Therefore, in this line of research, the strength of adhesion of conventional resin-based dental composite to different filling materials was tested.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Conventional composite resin was bonded to four restorative materials (Group I: conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC), Group II: resin-modified glass ionomer cement, Group III: flowable composite, and Group IV: Cention-N) received no surface treatment (Subgroup A: control), sandblasting using 50-µm aluminum oxide particles (Subgroup B), sandblasting and resin adhesive (Subgroup C), acid etch and resin adhesive (Subgroup D), or self-etch resin adhesive (Subgroup E). After 24 h, the strength of adhesion between the conventional composite resin and the other tested filling materials was estimated by using a universal testing machine and compared using one-factor analysis of variance and Tukey's method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The conventional GIC had the minimum values of adhesion strength while the flowable composite and Cention-N had the maximum values of adhesion strength (<i>P</i> < 0.05). The treatment of the used restorative materials with sandblasting and resin adhesive boosted the adhesion strength (<i>P</i> < 0.05). The surface treatment of GIC-based materials with either acid etch and resin bonding agent or self-etch resin bonding agent boosted the adhesion strength (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Cention-N sandblasted and coated with resin adhesive before the application of conventional composite resin in layered restorations is a potential alternative to GIC-based restorations and flowable composite.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141895/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141201025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dental caries as a health risk for visual acuity in relation to salivary transforming growth factor beta-1 among students aged 8-10 years: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Noor Adil Ajeel, Ban Sahib Diab","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_205_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_205_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental caries and an impairment in visual acuity (VA) may both be caused by a variety of risk factors. Various conditions of the eye can appear as a consequence of overall inflammation and active dental caries.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The present study aims to assess dental caries and salivary status by measuring the transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) and flow rate between visually impaired students compared with students with normal vision.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Research was performed employing a cross-sectional comparative study design conducted among representative 653 students aged 8-10 years at primary schools in Al-Diwaniyah governorate using the Snellen E chart for measuring VA status. Partitioning the students according to the degree of VA into normal students with normal VA of 6/9 or better and students with visual impairment of 6/12 or worse was done. Sub-sample of 180 students was recruited randomly from both groups, age and gender-matched participants for salivary analysis, and dental caries assessment measured by decay, missed, filled index, according to the World Health Organization in 2013.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 653 students, only 70 students suffer from a decrease in VA. Dental caries was more prevalent in those who had a decrease in VA compared with normal groups. For primary teeth decay, missed, filled teeth index (DMFT/dmft), the result was not significant but highly significant for DMFT/dmft. A significant decrease in salivary flow rate and increased salivary TGF-β1 level among visually impaired students was found.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>According to the current research, the study population that has impaired VA, dental health status has greatly deteriorated.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141898/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141200956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"ProTaper universal retreatment retreatment potential in oval-shaped canals filled with different obturation techniques-A micro-computed tomography study.","authors":"Sherihan E Zongova-Adem, Irina Kalinova Tsenova-Ilieva, Violeta Dimitrova Dogandzhiyska, Snezhanka Zaprinova Topalova-Pirinska, Emilia Goshova Karova","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_2_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_2_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The objective of this <i>in vitro</i> micro-computed tomography investigation is to assess the efficacy of the ProTaper Universal Retreatment System in retreating oval-shaped root canals filled with three obturation procedures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Thirty-six lower incisors with a single oval root canal were prepared using XP-Endo Shaper up to size 30/0.04, and allocated into three equal groups based on the filling technique: Group 1: Warm vertical condensation technique; Group 2: GuttaCore obturators; Group 3: Cold lateral condensation technique. All samples were further retreated using the ProTaper Universal Retreatment system. Micro-CT analysis was performed before and after the retreatment procedure. Statistical analysis was performed with a significance level of 0.05. Data analysis was conducted using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Kruskal-Wallis H tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The best performance of the files was achieved when the removal of the filling in the entire canal was considered. However, this outcome was not statistically significant when compared with the other observed root canal levels. The retreatment procedure could not ensure thorough cleanliness of the canal walls from filling remnants, regardless of the obturation technique and observational level.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The ProTaper Universal Retreatment system used for the removal of gutta-percha and sealer in oval-shaped root canals demonstrated equal effectiveness, regardless of the obturation technique used.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141892/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141201022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of preprocedural mouthrinses against COVID-19 before acid etching on the microleakage of a resin-based sealant in permanent molars: An <i>in vitro</i> experimental study.","authors":"Sutthiprapa Ungkul, Veeritta Yimcharoen, Praphasri Rirattanapong","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_188_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_188_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine whether rinsing with preprocedural mouthrinses against coronavirus disease before acid etching affects resin-based sealant microleakage.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A presented <i>in vitro</i> experimental study was performed on 15 extracted permanent third molars. Samples were randomly allocated into five groups: Group 1-distilled water (control); Group 2-1% hydrogen peroxide; Group 3-1.5% hydrogen peroxide; Group 4-0.5% povidone-iodine; and Group 5-1% povidone-iodine. After the teeth were immersed in the assigned mouth rinses for 60 s, they were sealed with Concise™ white sealant. Subsequently, the teeth were thermocycled for 500 cycles, immersed in 2% methylene blue solution for 24 h, and sectioned with two parallel cuts in the buccolingual direction. Sixty surfaces (12 surfaces in each group) were examined for microleakage under a 40× light microscope and scored as described by Zyskind <i>et al</i>. Welch's one-way analysis of variance test and the Games-Howell test were used to analyze the results at a significance level of <i>P</i> < 0.05 for all tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The intergroup comparisons indicated that the 0.5% povidone-iodine group and the 1% povidone-iodine group had significantly higher microleakage compared with the control group. The 1% and 1.5% hydrogen peroxide groups demonstrated no significant difference in mean microleakage scores compared with the control group. There was no significant difference between the povidone groups and the hydrogen peroxide groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Preprocedural rinsing with 0.5% and 1% povidone-iodine before acid etching caused higher microleakage of resin-based sealant, while hydrogen peroxide rinsing gave comparable microleakage compared with the control group.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11141897/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141201026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum: Behavioral changes in preschoolers treated with/without rotary instruments.","authors":"","doi":"10.4103/2231-0762.396506","DOIUrl":"10.4103/2231-0762.396506","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article on p. 77 in vol. 4, PMID: 25254189.].</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980306/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Applicability of the Moyers, Tanaka-Johnston, and Gross-Hasund Analysis and a New Formula for the Vietnamese Population.","authors":"Lam N Le, Trang Y T Le, Khanh V P Le, Tri H H Nguyen","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_174_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_174_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Our aim is to determine the applicability of other analyses and develop a new formula appropriate for the Vietnamese population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional descriptive analysis was conducted on a total of 120 dental arch samples (18-25 years old, 60 males, and 60 females) with <5 mm of tooth crowding, complete teeth on the dental arch, no missing teeth, and no fillings on the mesial or distal sides. Each study sample will be imprinted and measured using conventional as well as digital methods.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>There was a significant discrepancy between the overall mesiodistal width from canine to second premolar in the maxilla and mandibular measured with electronic calipers on the cast model and the values calculated by the Moyer, Tanaka - Johnston, Gross - Hasund formulae in the mandibular, and measured by digital scanning and results calculated by the Gross-Hasund formula for maxilla and mandibular and the Moyers, Tanaka-Johnston formula for mandibular. The values obtained were compared with those calculated using the Moyers, Tanaka-Johnston, and Gross-Hasund formulae for the mandibular. Additionally, measurements were taken by digital scanning, and the results were calculated using the Gross-Hasund formula for both the maxilla and mandibular, and the Moyers and Tanaka-Johnston formulae for the mandibular. When used to estimate space analysis in the Vietnamese population, the estimation formula for each gender had greater accuracy and reliability than other widely used methods.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>As the central incisor and first molar are the first permanent teeth to erupt, the mesiodistal width may be readily measured. This new formula may be used to predict the width in the early stages of the mixed dentition.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980303/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Little Ironweed and Java Tea in Herbal Toothpaste Reduced Dentine Permeability: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"La-Ongthong Vajrabhaya, Suwanna Korsuwannawong, Cholthacha Harnirattisai, Chayada Teanchai, Weena Salee","doi":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_67_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_67_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the effect of an herbal toothpaste containing Little Ironweed and Java Tea, on reducing dentine permeability <i>in vitro</i>.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Dentine discs from human mandibular third molars were divided into three groups and brushed with herbal toothpaste, nonherbal toothpaste, or deionized water. Each group was immersed in artificial saliva (AS) or 6% citric acid. The permeability of each dentine disc was evaluated before and after saliva or acid challenge using a fluid filtration system. The morphology of dentine discs after treatment was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The mean permeabilities were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and Tukey's test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The nonherbal and herbal toothpaste groups demonstrated reduced dentine permeability. AS immersion decreased dentine permeability in both toothpaste groups with values lower than the control group. Dentine permeability values increased after acid immersion in the toothpaste groups and were similar to each other. SEM revealed small granular crystal-like and round particles on the dentine surface and opening of dentinal tubules of both toothpaste groups. More dentinal tubules were opened after brushing with deionized water.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The reduction of dentine permeability caused by the herbal toothpaste was similar to that of the nonherbal toothpaste after brushing and the simulated oral conditions. Both herbal plants have the possibility to alleviate clinical hypersensitivity by reducing dentine permeability. Little Ironweed and Java Tea in the toothpaste composition is a potential choice for treating hypersensitive dentine.</p>","PeriodicalId":47247,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10980310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}