Clinically proven: lasting short-term effects
Introduction
Sensitive teeth and tooth necks are problems that are becoming more and more prevalent in modern society. In order for patients to maintain a high quality of life and keep pain as low as possible, relevant applications in the form of toothpastes and mouthwashes should have an effect in the short term and maintain this effect in the long term.
Question
Does hydroxyapatite have an effect on pain-sensitive teeth and how quickly can this be measured?
Material and methods
Two clinical studies were conducted to measure the effect of hydroxyapatite on pain-sensitive teeth. Both were double-blind and randomised studies. The test subjects were divided up into groups at random and were given toothpastes for pain-sensitive teeth to use over a period of 3 days or 8 weeks. One of these toothpastes contained hydroxyapatite. At the end of the study and during follow-up visits, tooth sensitivity was checked using various tests. This included tactile tests, air, heat and cold.
Results
Very positive results could be obtained with the hydroxyapatite toothpaste, both in the study that reviewed sensitivity after three days as well as in the long-term study. A reduction in sensitivity could be detected in the majority of patients after just 3 days, which was also present after 8 weeks.
Conclusion
The regular application of a hydroxyapatite toothpaste clinically reduces sensitivity after three days of application. Hydroxyapatite is also effective in the long term for sensitive teeth.
The publication of the study can be found here.
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