Non-surgical management of tooth hypersensitivity.
Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint of patients in dental practices. Studies have demonstrated dentinal hypersensitivity to affect 10-30% of the population. There are various potential causes of tooth sensitivity and a variety of available treatment options. This narrative review will discuss the possible aetiology of this condition, as well as the treatment modalities available. A tailor-made treatment plan that starts with the most non-invasive treatment options and escalates only when those options have proven insufficient in alleviating symptoms should be provided for each patient. Only after all non- and less-invasive methods have failed to reduce the symptoms should more invasive treatment options, such as root-coverage, be considered.
Division of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Danielle
D
Clark
Division of Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. liran@ualberta.ca.
Liran
L
Levin
D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents; D014100:Toothpastes
Plaque; gingival graft; gingival health; prevention; root coverage