The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in general dental practice in the UK.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in a cross-sectional study of patients visiting general dental practitioners in the South West region of the UK over a period of 1 calendar month.


METHODS
Twelve dental practitioners examined 3593 patients over a period of 1 calendar month and 137 patients were diagnosed as having dentine hypersensitivity, giving a prevalence figure of 3.8%.


RESULTS
The commonest teeth affected were the upper premolar and molar teeth and the commonest initiating factor was cold drinks.


CONCLUSIONS
The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in general dental practice in the UK was 3.8%.
Rees
J S
JS
Department of Oral & Dental Science, University of Bristol Dental School, UK. j.s.rees@bris.ac.uk
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology
D014100:Toothpastes