Dental varnishes are commonly used to relieve dentin hypersensitivity by forming a protective film that occludes dentinal tubules and reduces fluid flow. This clinical investigation aims to compare the desensitizing effect of a fluoride containing varnish with a fluoride free placebo varnish. Primary and secondary objectives include evaluating short and long term reductions in dentinal hypersensitivity, assessing patient reported outcomes and daily experiences, and monitoring the varnish's tolerability and safety.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
66
A fluoride-containing varnish is applied to a tooth that is hypersensitive.
A fluoride-free varnish is applied to a tooth that is hypersensitive.
Internal Clinic Ivoclar Vivadent AG
Schaan, Liechtenstein
Reduction of dentin hypersensitivity
assessed by patient response to an air stimulus using a pain scale (grades 0-4, lower scores mean a better outcome)
Time frame: 1 week
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