Instant Relief Research
CLOSEClinical proof that Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste provides instant relief of tooth sensitivity
S Nathoo, E Delgado, YP Zhang, W DeVizio, D Cummins, LR Mateo
This is a study summary. For full report, see Journal of Clinical Dentistry 2009; 20 (Spec Iss): 123-130
Study goal
To assess whether Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste (test) provides relief of tooth sensitivity immediately after direct application with a fingertip as compared to a desensitising toothpaste (control 1) and a fluoride anti-cavity toothpaste (control 2).
Study design and methods
125 subjects with tooth sensitivity used either Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief ™ (n=42), or a desensitising toothpaste (n=41), or an anti-cavity toothpaste (n=42). Subjects applied pea-sized amounts of toothpaste directly to the sensitive areas of two sensitive teeth with a fingertip and massaged each for one minute. Subjects then brushed normally with the same product for three days. Sensitivity to pressure and to air was measured immediately after application, and again after three days.
Results
Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste provided instant relief of tooth sensitivity and relief was maintained after three days of brushing. Importantly, Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste was significantly more effective than both the desensitising toothpaste and the anti-cavity toothpaste. The desensitising toothpaste was not more effective than the anti-cavity toothpaste.
Conclusion
Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ toothpaste provides instant sensitivity relief when applied directly to sensitive teeth and massaged for one minute.
