Saturday 11 June 2022

Dentin hypersensitivity / Theories of dentin sensitivity

Dentin Hypersensitivity

It is characterized by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to stimuli like thermal, evaporative, tactile or chemical.

Causes / Etiology of dentin hypersensitivity

1. Erosion 

2. Abrasion

3. Parafunctional habits

4. Occlusal wear

5. Gingival recession

6. Periodontal disease

Theories regarding dentin sensitivity

  •  Direct Innvervation Theory
  •  Transduction / Odontoblast deformation theory
  •  Hydrodynamic theory

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Lecture notes by Dr. Bala

Lecture notes by Dr. Bala

Lecture notes by Dr. Bala

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