This bibliographic review provides a general view of the etiology, characteristics and treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity, so that professionals can use this information in the therapeutic management of this clinical condition. For this purpose, the authors have analyzed whole texts of relevant articles on the subject. This study showed that the predisposing factors associated with the caus...

Aesthetic concerns and functional abnormalities, such as dentin hypersensitivity, are often associated with gingival recession defects. Root coverage procedures aim to restore both gingival aesthetics and function in recession defects. The coronally positioned flap combined with the subepithelial connective tissue graft is one of the most widely used root coverage procedures. The present report...

Abfraction is a type of noncarious cervical lesion (NCCL) characterized by loss of tooth tissues with different clinical appearances. Evidence supports that abfraction lesions, as any NCCLs, have a multifactorial etiology. Particularly, the cervical wear of abfraction can occur as a result of normal and abnormal tooth function and may also be accompanied by pathological wear, such as abrasion a...

Background: Dentinal hypersensitivity during tooth preparation is a problem in dentistry. This study aimed to compare dentinal before and after between gender different age groups. Methods: observational was carried out Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu from May December 2021. A total of 80 patients visiting dental OPD for fixed partial denture participated this through convenience sa...

Plasma cell gingivitis, an infrequent benign entity, is inflammatory or reactive condition of the gingiva to certain allergens unknown factor. It clinically characterized by erythematous, edematous, granular/cobblestone appearance gingival surfaces with clear demarcation from mucogingival junction. easily bleeds on manipulation and may be associated a burning sensation spicy food consumption. A...

Dental pain triggered by temperature differential is a misrecognized condition and a form of dental allodynia. Dental allodynia is characterized by recurrent episodes of diffuse, dull and throbbing tooth pain that develops when returning to an indoor room temperature after being exposed for a long period to cold weather. The pain episode may last up to few hours before subsiding. Effective trea...

Esthetics plays an important role in dentistry today. Because of an increased emphasis on beauty and health, cosmetic dentistry has been the thrust to the forefront of many practices. Many health products are used for bleaching teeth, but all side effects are not known. Tooth sensitivity and gingival irritation are the most common side effects, but they are typically mild and transient in natur...