Efficacy of Two Oral Hygiene Regimens in the Reduction of Dentin Hypersensitivity After Periodontal Treatment
Dentin Sensitivity, Periodontal Diseases
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dentin Sensitivity focused on measuring Dentin hypersensitivity, Periodontal disease, Arginine
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females, between 30-75 years of age;
- Availability for the duration of the study;
- Individuals diagnosed with moderate chronic periodontal disease (4-5 mm loss of clinical attachment, according to AAP), and indication for non-surgical periodontal therapy;
- 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;
- Subjects in good general health and no allergies to products that are being tested.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Oral pathology, chronic disease, or a history of allergy to testing products;
- Qualifying sensitive teeth with extensive/defective restorations, pulpitis, caries, cracked enamel, or these teeth used as abutments for removable partial dentures;
- 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;
- Subject regularly using desensitizing toothpaste;
- Current smokers;
- Subject pregnant or breast feeding;
- Allergies to oral care products, personal care consumer products, or their ingredients.
Sites / Locations
- Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
CSPR + NS treatment
Villevie® + NS treatment
In-office and at home Colgate sensitive pro-relief - CSPR Intervention: Non-surgical periodontal treatment (full-mouth debridement, scaling and root planing with ultrasonic/hand instruments) associated with In-office application of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief (CSPR) + tooth brushing with at home CSPR toothpaste during 8 weeks.
In-office Villevie® prophy paste + Colgate Toothpaste Treatment: In-office application of a Villevie® (fluoride-free) prophy paste + tooth brushing with a Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste during 8 weeks, after non-surgical periodontal treatment. (Full-mouth debridment/ Scaling and root planing with ultrasonic/hand instruments)