Effectiveness of Two Water-Based Potassium Oxalate Desensitizers

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Status

Completed

Conditions

Dentin Sensitivity

Treatments

Device: Potassium oxalate

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Industry

Identifiers

2014047

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will compare the safety and effectiveness of two water-based potassium oxalate desensitizers on existing dentinal hypersensitivity.

Enrollment

60 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Provide written informed consent to participate in the study
Be at least 18 years of age
Be in good general health, as determined by the Investigator/designee based on review of the health history/update for participation in the study
Agree to refrain from participating in any other oral/dental product studies for the duration of the study
Agree to refrain from receiving any elective dentistry (including dental prophylaxis) for the duration of the study
Agree to refrain from using any oral hygiene products other than the assigned study products for the duration of the study
Agree to comply with study/product usage instructions; and
Have at least one tooth with gingival recession and hypersensitivity evidenced by a score of ≥ 1 on the Cold Air Sensitivity Schiff scale during screening

Exclusion criteria

Gross oral neglect or urgent dental treatment needs
Severe periodontal disease and/or generalized mobility
Active treatment for periodontitis
Any disease or condition that could be expected to interfere with examination procedures or safe completion of the study
Self-reported pregnancy or nursing