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- Title
Understanding and Managing Dentin Hypersensitivity.
- Authors
Tilliss, Terri S.I.; Keating, Janis G.
- Abstract
Dental hygienists frequently encounter clients who present with one or several sensitive teeth. These clients often rely on the dental hygienist to help determine the cause and to provide supportive treatment to relieve their discomfort. Therefore, it is essential for dental hygienists to fully understand the complexity of dentin sensitivity, be well informed about treatment approaches, and have an appreciation of the difficulties inherent in designing and conducting clinical hypersensitivity trials. Difficulties in designing hypersensitivity research have precluded a definitive answer concerning a best treatment approach. The purpose of this course is to present dental hygienists with current information about the pain of sensi- tive teeth and the associated differential diagnosis. The theory of pain transmission, etiology of dentin sere sitivity, professional and self-care treatment modalities, and natural remission of tooth sensitivity will be dis- cussed. Tooth and pulp biology will be reviewed as a means of explaining treatment and management approaches. At completion of this course, as measured by a post-test, participants with be prepared to apply the knowl- edge gained to their evidence-based practice to positively impact the oral health of their clients. INSETS: Role of Plaque;Ideal Desensitizing Agents;Topics for Future Research.
- Publication
Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2002, Vol 76, Issue 4, p296
- ISSN
1043-254X
- Publication type
Academic Journal