Three randomized studies of dentine hypersensitivity reduction after short-term SnF2 toothpaste use.
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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 application and 3 days' brushing (both measures). In one study, both treatments significantly reduced DH without between-treatment differences. Mean Schiff differences (95% confidence intervals) for fingertip/3d were as follows: Study 1: -0.09 (-0.280, 0.092)/ -0.18 (-0.442, 0.072); Study 2: -0.72 (-0.839, -0.610)/ -1.02 (-1.150, -0.882); and Study 3: -0.26 (-0.387, -0.123)/ -0.92 (-1.055, -0.793). Pooled analysis indicated test treatment significantly reduced DH versus control (both timepoints, both measures). Toothpastes were generally well-tolerated. CONCLUSION:Studies indicated that single, fingertip application of a SnF2 toothpaste reduced DH versus a control. DH relief increased over 3 days.
SUBMITTER: Creeth J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6851588 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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