Efficacy of Two Oral Hygiene Regimens in the Reduction of Dentin Hypersensitivity After Periodontal Treatment

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and females, between 30-75 years of age; 2. Availability for the duration of the study; 3. Individuals diagnosed with moderate chronic periodontal disease (4-5 mm loss of clinical attachment, according to AAP), and indication for non-surgical periodontal therapy; 4. Diagnosis, by air blast, of at least two (2) hypersensitive teeth with a score of 2 or 3 on the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale; 5. Subjects in good general health and no allergies to products that are being tested. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Oral pathology, chronic disease, or a history of allergy to testing products; 2. Qualifying sensitive teeth with extensive/defective restorations, pulpitis, caries, cracked enamel, or these teeth used as abutments for removable partial dentures; 3. Subject using anticonvulsants, antihistamines, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-inflammatory medication or daily analgesics within one month prior to the start of the study or scheduled to start such intake during the course of the study; 4. Subject regularly using desensitizing toothpaste; 5. Current smokers; 6. Subject pregnant or breast feeding; 7. Allergies to oral care products, personal care consumer products, or their ingredients.