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New varnish showdown: can a fluoride coating soothe sensitive teeth?

NCT ID NCT07622043

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two dental varnishes—one with fluoride and one without—to see which better reduces tooth sensitivity. Sixty-six adults with sensitive teeth will have each varnish applied to different teeth and rate their pain over time. The goal is to find a simple, effective treatment for dentin hypersensitivity.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fluoride-containing varnish and fluoride-free placebo varnish
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to relieve tooth sensitivity using a simple varnish.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 people. The fluoride-free varnish is a placebo, so the real benefit may be small or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 66 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed Consent signed by the subject * Age: 18-65 years * Hypersensitivity assessment scale ≥ Grade 2 in * two non-neighboring teeth in different quadrants * The affected teeth are/have: vital, caries-free, received no restorations within the last month * No change in medication anticipated over the next 3 months (e.g. due to upcoming surgery etc.) Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications and limitations of the MD as described in the instructions for use. * Known hypersensitivity or allergy to the device material (especially acrylates, mint flavouring) * Pregnant or other vulnerable subjects * Participants with severe systemic disease * Enrolment of employees of the dental clinic of Ivoclar Vivadent AG * Recent change in medication concerning Analgesics, NSAIDs, psychotropic drugs, other medications that may alter pain perception * Intake of analgesics prior to appointment * Professional desensitizing therapy in the last 3 months * Bleaching procedures in the last 4 weeks * Confounding dental conditions at test sites: defective or extensive restorations, abutment teeth for prostheses, recent restorations, pulpitis/periapical pathology. * Current or recent use of desensitizing toothpastes or mouthrinses (i.e. products specifically marketed for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity) within 4 weeks prior to enrolment

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Internal Clinic Ivoclar Vivadent AG

    RECRUITING

    Schaan, 9494, Liechtenstein

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