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Rudá França Moreira1, Rossana Gomes Figueiredo1, Henrique Eduardo Oliveira2
1UERJ - Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, - Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro RJ , Brazil.
Brazilian Dental Journal
|May 26, 2016
Summary
This study shows that a universal adhesive system effectively reduced tooth sensitivity in an adolescent with amelogenesis imperfecta. The desensitization provided immediate relief and lasted for 12 months.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a genetic disorder often causing severe tooth sensitivity.
- Managing dental hypersensitivity in AI patients presents a clinical challenge.
Observation:
- A case study involving an adolescent patient diagnosed with AI and experiencing severe tooth sensitivity.
- Application of a universal adhesive system was used for dental desensitization.
Findings:
- The universal adhesive system provided immediate reduction in tooth sensitivity.
- The desensitizing effect was maintained throughout a 12-month follow-up period.
- Visual analog scale confirmed significant sensitivity reduction.
Implications:
- Universal adhesive systems offer a viable, effective treatment for dental hypersensitivity associated with AI.
- This approach demonstrates long-term efficacy for managing AI-related tooth sensitivity.
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