Comparison of desensitizing efficacy of an Iranian dentifrice and a commercially available dentifrice: a randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to investigate the effect of a new Iranian toothpaste and a commercially available toothpaste containing desensitizing agent (5% potassium nitrate) on dentine hypersensitivity in a 24-week study.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Fifty healthy volunteers, who had at least two sensitive root surfaces, completed the study period. The participants were randomly given one of the two toothpastes; Iranian (antihypersensitive Pooneh) or commercially available (fresh mint Sensodyne) toothpaste. Visual analogue scales (VASs) indicating the intensity of tooth hypersensitivity responding to tactile, airblast and cold-water stimuli were examined at baseline and weeks 2, 4, 12 and 24.

RESULTS:

Overall, VAS scores for tactile, airblast, and cold-water tests significantly reduced compared with the baseline in both groups (all P values <0.001). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the measured parameters.

CONCLUSION:

This study demonstrated that the Iranian dentifrice (antihypersensitive Pooneh) was as effective as the commercially available one (fresh mint Sensodyne) in reducing tooth hypersensitivity.

• Authors: Neda Moslemi, Maryam Johari, Mohammad Sadegh Ahmad Akhoundi, Hadi Zare, Ahmad-Reza Shamshiri, Azam Khorshidian
• Journal: Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran) (J Dent (Tehran)) Vol. 10 Issue 4 Pg. 351-7 (May 2013) ISSN: 1735-2150 [Print] Iran
• PMID: 24396354 (Publication Type: Journal Article)