title: Preventing postoperative tooth sensitivity in class I, II and V restorations.
abstract: Postoperative tooth sensitivity in Class I, II and V resin-based composite restorations continues to be an unpredictable problem in dentistry. In spite of meticulous use of dentin bonding agents, dentists and patients are faced with the sensitivity problem and the frustrating need to remove restorations and occasionally accomplish endodontic therapy on teeth that were not sensitive before the restorations were placed. Practitioners have developed numerous preventive methods to overcome the sensitivity challenge, which I have described in this article.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification*; D003804:Dentin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D008689:Methacrylates; D019279:Resin Cements; C111840:flowable hybrid composite; C005044:hydroxyethyl methacrylate