Introduction: Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a common oral health problem affecting up to 57 % of patients. DH is usually encountered among people aged between 20 and 50. The prevalence of sensitivity is slightly higher among women, with canines and premolars that are most commonly involved. For the majority of patients, a sharp pain appears, lasting for a short period and occurring at intervals.
Sensitivity generally occurs when consuming hot, cold, sour foods or beverages, during tooth brushing or sometimes even breathing in frosty weather. Definition: According to Holland et al, dentine hypersensitivity is defined as a short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentine in response to stimuli, typically thermal, evaporative, tactile, osmotic, or chemical and which cannot be ascribed to any other dental defect or pathology". Etiology: The etiology of DH is multi-factorial. Dentin…
