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Dentinal hypersensitivity: a narrative review
Community Dental Health
|April 19, 2014
Summary
Dentinal hypersensitivity, a painful tooth condition, is often treated by blocking dentinal tubules. Future therapies like laser or iontophoresis may offer more permanent and cost-effective solutions for managing tooth sensitivity.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Dental Pharmacology
Background:
- Dentinal hypersensitivity involves an exaggerated tooth response to stimuli, impacting eating and drinking.
- Effective management requires understanding the condition's complexity and available treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review symptoms, causes, prevalence, and mechanisms of dentinal hypersensitivity.
- Evaluate current and potential future therapies for tooth sensitivity.
Main Methods:
- A narrative literature review was conducted.
- The review synthesized existing research on dentinal hypersensitivity.
Main Results:
- Fluid movement in exposed dentinal tubules is a key theory for pain transmission.
- Occluding dentinal tubules is a primary treatment strategy, but current methods can be costly and temporary.
- Future therapies may involve laser or iontophoresis techniques.
Conclusions:
- Emerging therapies like laser and iontophoresis show promise for more permanent and cost-effective dentinal hypersensitivity treatment.
- These advancements could benefit both dental professionals and patients.
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