Clinical evaluation of cervical dentine sensitivity in a population of patients referred to a specialist periodontology department: a pilot study

Abstract

The prevalence of tooth sensitivity ICervical Dentine Sensitivity <CDS)] in adult populations indicates that 8-35% of subjects reported CDS depending on the population studied and the methodology used. Few studies, however, have reported on the prevalence of CDS in periodontai patients. The aim of the study was to determine the prevaience, severity and distribution of CDS in patients referred for specialist periodontai diagnosis. Fifty-one patients [27 male, 24 female; mean age 48-5 years (standard deviation 11-63)] who gave their informed written consent were clinically evaluated for CDS using recognized methods of assessment, namely Yeaple® probe, cold air blast and subjective evaluation. Other clinical variables (e.g. plaque and recession scores) were also recorded at this visit. Regression analysis and correlation coefficients were used to determine the relationship between the clinical variables. The results demonstrated a prevalence of CDS ranging between 72-5 and 98% of patients, with no significant gender difference. Results for the distribution of tooth types showed that molar teeth were mainly affected, followed by left canines and premolars. No correlation was noted between plaque, recession, response to tactile or thermal stimulation. Pain response from tactile and thermal stimulation showed no significant difference between tooth surfaces. Cold stimulation was perceived to be the dominant pain-producing stimulus as had been previously reported. The resuits of this investigation support those from another study, which found the prevalence of CDS to be higher in periodontai patients than has been reported elsewhere. This finding would suggest that previous periodontai treatment and/or periodontai disease may play a role in the aetiology of CDS.

Efficacy of seventh generation bonding agents as desensitizers in patients with dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized clinical trial

“…A study conducted in Australia also found that DH most commonly affects females [ 24 ]. Bahsi et al, working on the prevalence of DH [ 25 ] and another study on cervical dentin hypersensitivity [ 29 ], recorded DH more frequently in females, just like the present study. However, few studies documented a higher prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity among males, contrary to the present study’s findings [ 30 ].…”

The Clinical Effect with the Use of Gel Anesthesia within Gingival Sulcus during Scaling

“…However, some patients who underwent scaling reported sensitivity 10) , which was also reported in 8% to 35% of patients undergoing periodontal treatment 11) . These symptoms have a negative impact on future visits to dental clinics and are an obstacle in availing dental services due to dental fear and anxiety 12) .…”

A randomised controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of an oxalate strip for the management of dentine hypersensitivity pain

“…In Europe the condition is particularly prevalent in young adults, 42% of 18-35 year olds having been shown to suffer from DH [5]. In cohorts of periodontal patients even higher prevalence figures of 73-98% [6] and 68% [7] have been reported. DH most commonly triggered by cold stimuli [8,9], can also be triggered by heat, chemical, tactile and osmotic stimuli which give rise to a short sharp pain characteristic of DH [10].…”