title: The differential diagnosis of sensitive teeth.
abstract: A major presenting complaint in dental practice is of sensitive teeth. In order to manage the problem well, a correct diagnosis is essential. Whilst it is true that 'common things occur commonly', one should consider all possible causes of pain in taking a history and examining the patient. This paper summarizes how to identify the potential causes of such a complaint.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Dental Institute.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ide
mesh_terms: D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D014098:Toothache / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*