title: Management of dentinal hypersensitivity: a review.
abstract: Dentinal hypersensitivity is a very common clinical finding that can cause considerable concern for the patient. Clinicians must understand the various etiological factors, their complexities, and numerous treatment options available. This article reviews the etiology, management, and prevention of dentinal hypersensitivity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University, India. paroliaabhi@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Abhishek
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Parolia
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kundabala
authors.forename: Mandakini
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohan
mesh_terms: D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000294:innervation; D003804:Dentin / Q000294:innervation; D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D040542:Mechanotransduction, Cellular / Q000502:physiology; D009411:Nerve Endings / Q000502:physiology; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000502:physiology; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents