Stannous fluoride formulation
Clinically proven ingredient for tooth sensitivity relief
Sensodyne’s stannous fluoride formulations offer lasting protection from dentine hypersensitivity with twice-daily use.
Stannous fluoride occludes exposed dentine tubules
Stannous fluoride occludes exposed dentine tubules, helping prevent the movement of fluid 1–5
Representative FIB-SEM image of dentine tubules treated with Sensodyne stannous fluoride formulations, combining multiple imaging techniques (STEM-EDS, DSIMS, FIB-SEM/EDS). The insoluble stannous salts are shown to extend up into the dentine tubules.4,5
DSIMS, dynamic secondary ion mass spectrometry; FIBSEM/EDS, focused ion beam scanning electron microscope/energy-dispersive spectroscopy; STEM-EDS, scanning transmission electron microscope energydispersive spectroscopy
Clinically proven relief
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Stannous fluoride is delivered in a non-aqueous formulation that is primed to react in the mouth
The non-aqueous formulation ensures stannous fluoride becomes active when in contact with saliva
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Dentine tubule occlusion that can withstand exposure to dietary acids6
In vitro SEM images of the dentine surface after 2 minutes’ exposure to Sensodyne toothpaste with stannous fluoride slurries twice daily.6
SEM, scanning electron microscope
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Reduction in dentine hypersensitivity from the first brush with Sensodyne Rapid Action
Sensodyne Rapid Action with stannous fluoride is clinically proven to relieve sensitivity from the first brush.7
A study by Creeth J et al showed 7% reduction in Schiff score from baseline after first brush, and 18% reduction in Schiff score from baseline after first brush
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Sustained relief in dentine hypersensitivity with continued, twice daily use8
A 63% reduction in dentine hypersensitivity has been shown after 8 weeks of brushing with stannous fluoride*.8
Chart adapted from Parkinson et al. 2015
*Percentage improvement in Schiff score vs fluoride-only toothpaste after 8 weeks, test 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride toothpaste vs. control fluoride-only toothpaste
Sensodyne Rapid Action toothpaste
For patients who are looking for fast relief of dentine hypersensitivity.
Sensodyne Sensitivity & GUM
Sensodyne Sensitivity & Gum is the specialist dual relief toothpaste that helps your patients prioritise both conditions at once.
Sensodyne Advanced Complete Protection+ toothpaste
Sensodyne Advanced Complete Protection toothpaste is powered by Stannous fluoride.
Sensodyne – the world’s leading sensitivity toothpaste₹
Patient psychology and dentine hypersensitivity
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The Sensodyne range
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