'Do-it-yourself' dental treatment: a case report.
The use of topical desensitizing agents and the placement of superficial restorations at cervical margins are part of a conventional treatment plan for hypersensitive teeth. This case report describes a dental-phobic patient who employed a rather peculiar 'do-it-yourself' approach to alleviate the problems of hypersensitivity, by covering her teeth with a mixture of candle wax and 'household' glue.
Key
S J
SJ
Maxillofacial Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea.
Kittur
M A
MA
Hodder
S C
SC
D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000150:complications*; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D012648:Self Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014885:Waxes
D000269:Adhesives; D014885:Waxes