title: Treating hypersensitivity with fluoride varnishes.
abstract: Dentinal hypersensitivity results when stimulation causes the fluid in open dentinal tubules to undergo pressure changes, which activates mechanoreceptor nerves and results in pain. Treatment with fluoride varnish forms a protective layer of calcium fluoride that prevents this fluid flow, thereby reducing dentinal sensitivity.
authors: Colgate-Palmolive Company, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.
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authors: Gaffar
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D019234:Dentinal Fluid / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010147:Pain Measurement; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical; C023807:sodium fluoride topical preparation; D012969:Sodium Fluoride