title: Causes, prevention, and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.
abstract: This article presents an overview of dentin hypersensitivity, including its causes, prevention, and treatment. The author provides information on hypersensitivity associated with exposed cervical dentin, tooth-whitening procedures, and direct and indirect restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Edward J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Swift
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000009:adverse effects; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D014100:Toothpastes