Dentinal Hypersensitivity– A Common  Cold of Dentistry: A Review

Dr. B.M. Bhusari; Dr. Kunal A. Banavali; Dr. Neha Vazirani; Dr. Ankita Warkhandkar

Volume : II, Issue : XI, November - 2013

Dentinal Hypersensitivity– A Common Cold of Dentistry: A Review

Dr. B. M. Bhusari, Dr. Kunal A. Banavali, Dr. Neha Vazirani, Dr. Ankita Warkhandkar

Abstract :

Dentinal hypersensitivity is generally reported by the patient after experiencing a sharp pain caused by one of several different stimuli. The pain response varies substantially from one person to another. The condition generally involves the facial surfaces of teeth near the cervical aspect and is very common in premolars and canines. The most widely accepted theory of how the pain occurs is Brannstrom�s hydrodynamic theory, fluid movement within the dentinal tubules. The dental professional, using a variety of diagnostic techniques, will discern the condition from other conditions that may cause sensitive teeth. Treatment of the condition can be invasive or non–invasive in nature. The most inexpensive and efficacious first line of treatment for most patients is a dentifrice containing a desensitizing active ingredient. This review will address the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity