Dentine hypersensitivity: its prevalence, aetiology and clinical management.
Dentine hypersensitivity can be a frustrating condition to treat. The most common form of treatment is use of a desensitizing dentifrice, but for many patients this may provide only partial pain relief and recurrence is common. Recent research has provided several important findings which may serve as a basis for refining the approach to dentine hypersensitivity management, and for improving the success of treatment. This paper reviews the research and outlines a management system which transfers readily to clinical practice.
Addy
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Department of Periodontology, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.
Urquhart
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D003802:Dentifrices / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D014099:Toothbrushing
D003802:Dentifrices