Three randomized studies of dentine hypersensitivity reduction after short-term SnF₂ toothpaste use.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate effects of a 0.454% stannous fluoride test toothpaste on dentine hypersensitivity (DH) applied by fingertip, then 3 days' brushing, versus a sodium monofluorophosphate-based control.

Materials and methods

In three randomized clinical studies, DH was assessed using evaporative (Schiff scale) and tactile (Yeaple probe) stimuli. Participants applied toothpaste to two sensitive teeth by fingertip (60 s each); DH was re-assessed, prior to brushing. Test treatment participants brushed their sensitive teeth, with all participants then brushing all teeth for ≥60 s, twice daily for 3 days. DH was re-assessed. Data were analysed by study and then pooled.

Results

In two studies, test treatment significantly reduced DH versus control treatment after fingertip appl

SUBMITTER: Creeth J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6851588 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature