Dental Materials, Desensitizer
Definition : Dental materials consisting of gels, solutions, or creams that are used to prevent tooth sensitivity that arises from exposed dentin due to gingiva recession, enamel loss, dry mouth (xerostomia), or dental procedures or injuries. Desensitizers can be applied to all dentin surfaces, including cavity, crown, and cervical areas. They can also be placed under dental elements such as amalgam restorations, adhesive-composite restorations, or dental prostheses. They can be applied before or after tooth bleaching, scaling or root planning, or other dental procedures that may expose dentin. Desensitizers can be made of hydroxyethyl methacrylate or hydroxyapatite, and can include glutaraldehyde and/or fluoride. Desensitizers form plugs or crystals that seal dentinal tubules and cracks in the enamel when applied to the dentin and/or enamel surface, thereby blocking the exposed dentin and relieving pain.
Related Terms : "Dentifrice"
Entry Terms : "Dental Desensitizing Gels" , "Dentin Desensitizers" , "Dentinal Desensitizers" , "Desensitizers" , "Desensitizing Gels, Dental" , "Desensitizing Solutions, Dental" , "Tooth Desensitizing Gels"
UMDC code : 11184
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| | Centrix Inc Company Type: Parent Centrix was created in 1970 from an idea of Dr. William B. Dragan's to bring to the dental profession an easier way to deliver composite resins and cements from the mixing pad to the tooth. The new composite materials so impressed him with their vast potential in his dental practice, that he knew a simple, efficient, and effective way of delivering composite was a must for the dentist. |  | | Cetylite Industries Inc Company Type: Parent | | | Danville Materials Company Type: Parent Danville Materials are dedicated to producing the best clinical materials available at value pricing. We have decided to limit our product line to only those products that meet the above criteria. We have found that the handling properties of a given material and the ability to use a material in a predictable and efficient manner is of paramount importance, therefore as clinical dentists we fully develop our products to enhance your performance. We are wholesale only and strive to support our dealer network. | | | Dharma Research Inc Company Type: Parent | | | Keystone Industries Company Type: Parent | | | Mydent International Company Type: Parent The DEFEND brand, manufactured by Mydent International, is a broad line of infection control products, disposables, impression materials and preventatives for the healthcare marketplace.Headquartered in New York and partnered with a state-of-the-art distribution facility in New Jersey, Mydent is dedicated to achieving our mission through unparalleled customer relations. | | | Parkell Inc Company Type: Parent Parkell, Inc. is the United States' leading manufacturer of economical dental electronics (ultrasonic scalers, electrosurgery units, apex locators, curing lights, etc.) This family-owned 61-year-old company also produces a complete range of quality impression materials, cements, bonding agents, and restorative materials, as well as providing a selection of affordably priced endodontic equipment. | | | Young Dental Mfg Co Company Type: Parent Young Dental is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumable supplies, instruments and other products used by dental professionals primarily in preventive dentistry, restorative procedures and instrument sterilization. | | |
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