Pro-Argin: A Breakthrough Technology for Dentin Hypersensitivity Treatment

Introduction: Dentin hypersensitivity is a pain arising from exposed dentin, typically in response to clinical, thermal, tactile, evaporative or osmotic stimuli that cannot be explained as arising from any other form of dental pathology. Most authorities agree that Brannstrom’s “Hydrodynamic Theory" of nerve stimulation due to movement of dentinal fluid, best explains dentin hypersensitivity. The relationship between dentin hypersensitivity and the patency of dentin tubules in vivo has been established and occlusion of the tubules seems to decrease that sensitivity.Clinicians have used many materials and techniques to treat dentin hypersensitivity, including specific dentifrices, dentin adhesives, antibacterial agents, aldehydes, resin suspensions, fluoride rinses, fluoride varnishes, calcium phosphate, potassium nitrate, oxalates, and strontium agents among others. More recently, dentin desensitizing solutions also have been used under amalgam restorations and crowns to prevent postoperative sensitivity. Also used are Nd:YAG laser, bioactive glass, Casein phosphopeptide and Portland cement.