Potential of Functionalised tri-Calcium Phosphate in the relief of dentine hypersensitivity

Phase 4

• Conditions: Dentine hypersensitivity; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610001050044
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Steven Naoum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-11-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

1.18-70 years old
2.In good general health
3.At least 2 teeth with exposed root surface that are responsive on probing with a periodontal probe or a 1 second air blast from triplex . These teeth will not exhibit diagnosed caries, defective restorations or signs of fracture on initial assessment. Also these teeth will not have had dental restorations, periodontal surgery or orthodontics that has resulted in post operative pain in the immediate past 3 months.
4.Patient must read and sign the consent form
5.Patient must be capable and willing to brush teeth at least 2 times a day for 2 min

Exclusion Criteria

The exclusion criteria is as follows:
- Using desensitizing therapy regulary in the 3 months prior to selection
- Regular medical treatment involving anti inflammatory and analgesic use
- Pregnant or nursing
- Allergies to any components used in products involved in testing
- Eating disorders
- System diseases causing dental sensitivity
- Excessive dietary exposure to acids
- Inability to read the oral hygiene instructions given

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified