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Toothpaste showdown: can stannous fluoride beat sensitivity?

NCT ID NCT06244290

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed Phase 3 trial tested whether a toothpaste with stannous fluoride reduces tooth sensitivity better than a potassium-based toothpaste or regular fluoride toothpaste. 123 adults with sensitive teeth used one of the three toothpastes for 7 days. The study measured sensitivity to touch and air blasts to see which toothpaste worked best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
stannous fluoride toothpaste
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective option for people with sensitive teeth.
What could go wrong
This is a short-term study (7 days) with 123 participants, so results may not apply to long-term use or everyone. Tooth sensitivity can have many causes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

123 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Oct 2020

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 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Sign an Informed Consent Form; * Male or female 18 to 70 years of age, inclusive; * Be in good general health as determined by the study investigators; * Available for the seven (7) days duration of the study; * Must present two (2) sensitive teeth which must meet ALL of the following criteria: * Be anterior to the molars and demonstrating dentin exposure due to cervical erosion/abrasion and/or gingival recession; * Have a qualifying dentin hypersensitivity response to tactile stimuli applied to the cervical surface (gingivo-facial 1/3) as defined by a response score between 10- 50grams of force (Yeaple Probe, XiniX Research Inc. Portsmouth, NH, USA); * Have a qualifying dentin hypersensitivity response to air blast stimuli applied for one second to the cervical surface (gingivo-facial 1/3) as defined by a score of 2 or 3 on the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Gross oral pathology, chronic disease, and/or history of allergies to any of the test products; * Use of a desensitizing oral care product and/or recipient of any dental desensitizing treatment within the past three months prior to start of the study; * Advanced periodontal disease and/or treatment for periodontal disease (including surgery) within the past twelve months; * Sensitive teeth with a mobility greater than one; * Teeth with extensive/defective restorations (including prosthetic crowns), suspected pulpitis, caries, cracked enamel, or used as abutments for removable partial dentures; * Current use of anticonvulsants, antihistamines, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or daily use of analgesics; * Participation in any other oral clinical study for the duration of this study * Self-reported pregnancy and/or currently breastfeeding; * Allergies to oral care products, personal care consumer products, and/or their ingredients; * Medical condition which prohibits not eating/drinking for 4 hours.

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Conditions

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  • Mesa Dental Centre

    Costa Mesa, California, 92627, United States

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