Effectiveness of two different desensitizing varnishes in reducing tooth sensitivity: a randomized double-blind clinical trial

G M Nardi; S Sabatini; D Lauritano; F Silvestre; M Petruzzi

doi:10.11138/orl/2016.9.4.185

Effectiveness of two different desensitizing varnishes in reducing tooth sensitivity: a randomized double-blind clinical trial

Oral Implantol (Rome). 2016 Nov 16;9(4):185-189. doi: 10.11138/orl/2016.9.4.185. eCollection 2016 Oct-Dec.

Authors

G M Nardi¹, S Sabatini¹, D Lauritano², F Silvestre³, M Petruzzi⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy.
² Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
³ Departimento de Estomatologia, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
⁴ Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two different desensitizing varnishes.

Materials and methods: Ninety healthy adults suffering from tooth sensitivity were divided into three groups. Two different varnishes were used for the study: Fluor Protector S, containing 7700 ppm fluoride (group I), and Cervitec F, containing 1400 ppm fluoride and 0.3% chlorhexidine (group II). A placebo containing water and ethanol was applied for the third group. Tooth sensitivity was collected according the Schiff' scale at baseline and after 30 and 90 days.

Results: Group I and group II improved with statistically significant results. Group III did not show any improvements.

Conclusions: Desensitizing varnishes are a valid treatment for tooth hypersensitivity.

Keywords: desensitizer; fluoride; tooth sensitivity.