There are limited studies specifically on the prevalence of root dentine hypersensitivity or root sensitivity per se; most of the published information relates to the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity (DH). Several investigators have suggested that there may be some justification on the basis of differing pathologies of distinguishing between those individuals complaining of DH who have re...

Cervical dentine hypersensitivity is the most frequent complaint among reported odontalgias. Thus, this study evaluated the effectiveness of two types of lasers (660 nm wavelength red, and 830 nm wavelength infrared) as dentine desensitizers, as well as both the immediate and late therapeutic effects in individuals 25 to 45 years of age. A total of 40 teeth with cervical exposure were treated i...

BACKGROUND The etiology of dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is still inconclusive and there are few studies concerning it in children. AIM To evaluate clinical, dietary, and salivary variables in children with DH complaints. DESIGN Forty-eight children were asked about DH. Data regarding dietary habits were collected from the children's parents and an examination was performed to determine den...

Diagnosis of infected and affected dentine is an important factor in clininal restorative treatment of dentine. In this study, the IR and Raman spectra of the sound dentine, infected dentine and affected dentine are reported. The structure of infected dentine and affected dentine has been compared with the sound dentine and hydroxyapatite. It is shown while the infected dentine has lost its...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of self and professionally applied desensitizing agents in relieving dentinal hypersensitivity after single direct topical application. STUDY DESIGN This was a randomized controlled trial conducted among 57 patients. 8% Arginine paste was self-applied by the subject and Gluma desensitizer was applied by investigator. Numeric r...

OBJECTIVES This double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the ability of a desensitizing agent and a self-etch adhesive on cervical dentin sensitivity (CDS) after periodontal surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety hypersensitive teeth of 13 subjects were included in the study. After periodontal surgery, the teeth of each posterior sextant treated with one of the follo...