Non‐surgical management of tooth hypersensitivity. (15th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clark, Danielle; Levin, Liran
• Is Part Of: International dental journal. Volume 66:Number 5(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 249
• Page End: 256
• Publication Date: 2016-06-15
• Subjects: Plaque -- gingival health -- prevention -- root coverage -- gingival graft; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.6005
• DOI: 10.1111/idj.12247
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-6539

Abstract

Abstract : Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint of patients in dental practices. Studies have demonstrated dentinal hypersensitivity to affect 10–30% of the population. There are various potential causes of tooth sensitivity and a variety of available treatment options. This narrative review will discuss the possible aetiology of this condition, as well as the treatment modalities available. A tailor‐made treatment plan that starts with the most non‐invasive treatment options and escalates only when those options have proven insufficient in alleviating symptoms should be provided for each patient. Only after all non‐ and less‐invasive methods have failed to reduce the symptoms should more invasive treatment options, such as root‐coverage, be considered.