Effectiveness of Two Different Desensitizing Dental Varnishes

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