title: Dentin hypersensitivity and its management.
abstract: Dentin hypersensitivity is a common patient complaint that is more prevalent than the profession realizes. It is important for dentists to diagnose dentin hypersensitivity by exclusion and provide appropriate treatment recommendations for patients. Various treatment methods have been proposed but no universally accepted desensitizing agent or treatment has been identified. When a patient has symptoms that can be attributed to dentin hypersensitivity, a thorough clinical examination should be carried out to rule out other likely causes prior to diagnosis and treatment. Depending on the identified cause, a combination of individualized instructions on proper oral health behaviors, use of at-home products, and professional treatment may be required to manage the problem.
authors: University of Hong Kong.
authors: C H
authors: CH
authors: Chu
authors: Anty
authors: A
authors: Lam
authors: Edward C M
authors: EC
authors: Lo
mesh_terms: D003804:Dentin / Q000294:innervation; D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019234:Dentinal Fluid / Q000502:physiology; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents