Study population and baseline sensitivity summary.
Number of participants
Baseline sensitivity means (±SD)
Mean age
Combined modalities sensitivity score
Evaporative (cold) sensitivity
Tactile sensitivity
Hypertonic (sweet) sensitivity
Group A
20
45
2.93 (±2.30)
4.14 (±2.84)
2.50 (±3.02)
2.17 (±2.89)
Group B
17
39
3.09 (±1.92)
4.89 (±2.25)
1.95 (±2.55)
2.42 (±2.72)
Group C
16
39
2.28 (±1.53)
3.79 (±2.26)
1.63 (±2.31)
1.40 (±2.08)
Group D
18
40
2.89 (±2.22)
4.49 (±2.70)
1.86 (±2.65)
2.33 (±2.83)
Group A: Colgate Cavity Protection; Group B: Sensodyne Total Care; Group C: Clinpro Tooth Crème (brushing only); Group D: Clinpro Tooth Crème (brushing and topical application).
