Samueli A Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Dentistry, Oral health
Centre for Adult Oral Health, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL, UK.
Dr. Samueli A, is Currently working in the Centre for Adult Oral Health, in Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL, UK. Dr. Samueli A, areas of research interests include Dentistry, Oral health etc.,
Review Article Open Access
Author(s): Samueli A, Hill RG, and Gillam DG
Dentine Hypersensitivity is a common clinical condition, albeit of a low severity, and various in vitro and in vivo studies have been performed to test various approaches in managing the condition. This review investigates the use of bioactive glasses and their efficacy in treating Dentine Hypersensitivity. Significant progress was observed in the introduction of bioactive glasses in previous toothpaste formulations due to its ability to produce a Hydroxyapatite-like layer. Nevertheless, the results of the present review would suggest that a higher quality evidence was required to sufficiently support the use and effectiveness of bioactive glasses in treating Dentine Hypersensitivity. This observation is particularly pertinent in the absence of evidence relating to the effect of abrasiv... view moreĀ»