Sense-X + Sense-X Bio - dealing with post-restorative sensitivity after fillings and whitening treatment

The demand for aesthetic and restorative procedures in modern dentistry is higher than ever, yet with increased treatment comes an increased risk of a common side effect: post-operative sensitivity. DSI Dental Solutions addresses this significant challenge head-on with a targeted system of professional desensitizers: DSI Sense-X and DSI Sense-X Bio.

The Challenge: Managing Acute Dental Hypersensitivity

Dental professionals frequently perform procedures that can temporarily expose dentinal tubules, leading to intense pain. This condition, known as dentin hypersensitivity, shows as acute or pulsating discomfort in response to thermal, tactile, evaporative, or chemical stimuli.

Major Clinical Challenges Leading to Sensitivity:

1. Post-Restorative Procedures: Sensitivity commonly occurs beneath restorations, following procedures such as scaling, root planning, or when preparing a tooth for a composite filling, temporary crown, or bridge. During these treatments, microscopic exposure of the dentin exposes the internal tubules, resulting in fluid movement and subsequent pain.

2. Aesthetic Treatments (Bleaching): Teeth whitening treatments are highly requested cosmetic procedures, but they frequently leave patients suffering from temporary thermal sensitivity as the enamel integrity is transiently compromised.

The primary goal is finding a solution that offers instant and long-lasting relief while remaining biocompatible with soft tissues and compatible with subsequent restorative materials.

DSI’s Dual Solution: Targeted Sensitivity Management

DSI provides solutions for both everyday restorative needs and specialized aesthetic aftercare, which fall under the umbrella of our comprehensive Restorative and Preventive supplies portfolio.

1. DSI Sense-X Desensitizer: The Restorative Powerhouse

DSI Sense-X is formulated aiming to be the efficient and reliable answer for general dentin hypersensitivity. Its versatility makes it a necessary tool for a wide range of restorative cases, especially those involving exposed dentin.

How Sense-X Addresses the Issues:

• Immediate and Lasting Relief: Sense-X rapidly eliminates the intense and pulsating pain associated with hypersensitivity.
• Sealing Mechanism: It functions by creating a hermetic seal that effectively insulates and protects exposed dentin. This seal prevents the fluid exchange within the internal tubules, thereby stopping the pain trigger.
• Versatile Indications: It is indicated for treating sensitivity related to exposed dentin from scaling or root planning, hypersensitivity beneath restorations, and general post-operative sensitivity. It is suitable for application under composite restorations, temporary crowns and bridges.
• Compatibility and Convenience: This desensitizer is biocompatible and gum-friendly, ensuring it does not irritate soft tissues. It works seamlessly with restorative materials such as amalgams, cements, and composites, and does not interfere with adhesives. It is supplied as a ready-to-use liquid in a dropper bottle, requiring just a few drops without the need for mixing, light curing, or multiple applications, making it very cost-effective.
• Enhanced Protection: Sense-X contains a fluoride-infused formula to help alleviate thermal sensitivity and offers the benefit of inhibiting bacterial growth.

2. DSI Sense-X Bio: Focused Post-Whitening Recovery

While Sense-X handles general post-operative issues, DSI Sense-X Bio is a specialized re-mineralizing gel indicated primarily for managing the aftermath of aesthetic procedures. Sense-X Bio addresses the specific challenges associated with post-whitening sensitivity. Teeth whitening procedures can temporarily lead to de-mineralization of the tooth structure. in these cases.

How Sense-X Bio Addresses the Problem:

• Post-Whitening Indication: DSI Sense-X Bio is formulated to enhance the remineralization of the enamel effectively, specifically indicated for post-whitening sensitivity.
• Remineralization: The effectiveness of Sense-X Bio in remineralization is due to its inclusion of bio-glass. Sense-X Bio uses it to actively re-mineralize the de-mineralized tooth structure. Additionally, Sense-X Bio incorporates an inbuilt desensitizer to target the associated discomfort specifically. Beyond post-whitening care, the gel is also indicated for sensitivity arising from non-carious lesions and sensitivity encountered after oral prophylaxis
• Easy Patient/Chairside Application: The gel is conveniently designed as a dispensing pen (2 ml.) with a paint-on brush for simple application by the Patient at home, as the effective and comfortable post-treatment addition.

Conclusion

Integrating specialized products like DSI Sense-X and Sense-X Bio into clinical protocols provides dental professionals with predictable tools to address the complex challenge of post-treatment sensitivity. By combining effective dentin sealing (Sense-X) with targeted enamel remineralization (Sense-X Bio), Doctors can support optimal patient comfort and enhance long-term tissue health following both restorative and aesthetic procedures. As a result, Dentists are now equipped to deliver superior comfort with predictable healing outcomes, for even higher patient satisfaction.

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