Knowledge, diagnosis and management of dentine hypersensitivity: a national survey of dentists in Nigeria

Oderinu, O H; Sede, Mathew A; Oginni, Adeleke Oke; Adegbulugbe, IC; Uti, Omolara; Olusile, Adeyemi Oluniyi; Udoye, Christopher I.; Savage, KO

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“…This study evaluated dentists' preferences about the diagnosis and management of DH in addition to their understanding about the type of pain and its predisposing factors. In line with the results of a previous study (92.8%) in Nigeria, 16 a vast majority of participants (85.4%) in this study described DH as a stimulated short sharp pain. It is known that DH is a multifactorial condition.…”

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“…21 Scratching of tooth was the most commonly used diagnostic method reported by dentists in Nigeria. 16 The current study found that many different diagnostic techniques of DH differed significantly between male and female dentists, private and public dentists, and dentists with lesser and greater clinical experience. However, consistent patterns regarding the use of diagnostic methods among these dentists were not identified in the study.…”

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confidence: 63%

“…A questionnaire was developed based on previous similar studies. 2,[12][13][14][15][16] The self-administered structured questionnaire had closed ended questions about sociodemographic data/ knowledge and diagnosis/management of DH. The instrument was piloted over 30 participants to evaluate its applicability and practicality in the field.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…15 About half the Nigerian dentists correctly identified "hydrodynamic theory" as the most common theory of DH 15 and had inadequate knowledge and skills to diagnose and manage the condition. 16 DH is highly prevalent and underdiagnosed condition that can be treated with a wide variety of inexpensive medications. 1 Hence, adequate understanding of DH among dentists is critical for the successful treatment of the condition to improve the standard of care and quality of life of patients.…”

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A Study of Dentists about Their Knowledge and Practice of Dentine Hypersensitivity

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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and practice about dentine hypersensitivity (DH) among dental practitioners. Materials and Methods A pilot-tested questionnaire was sent to practicing dentists (n = 588) working in private and public sectors in Lahore, Pakistan. The questions assessed dentists' knowledge about type of pain and predisposing factors of DH. The dentists were asked about their preferred methods of diagnosing and managing the condition. Statistical Analysis Basic statistics, chi-squared test, and multivariate logistic regression were performed. Results Most dentists (64.3%) reported examining one to five patients with DH per week in their dental clinics. A large majority (85.4%) indicated DH as a stimulated short pain from a tooth. Recession of gums (96.6%), aggressive brushing (88.2%), and frequent use of teeth whitening procedures (83.1%) were most frequently reported predisposing factors of DH. Among most commonly used methods of diagnosis, spontaneous pain after the application of air blast was reported by 74.8% of the participants and followed by spontaneous patient report confirmed by dental examination (57.7%). Most widely used management approaches of DH included the use of fluoride products (96.2%), use of desensitizing potassium nitrate toothpastes (75%), and application of bonding agents (56.2%). Female versus male dentists (odds ratio [OR]: 7.79, p < 0.001) and private practitioners versus public dentists (OR: 7.34, p < 0.001) were more likely to examine greater number of patients with DH. Conclusion Dentists used various methods for diagnosing and managing patients with DH. Application of air blast to evaluate spontaneous pain and use of fluoride products were most widely used diagnostic and management preferences, respectively. AbstractKeywords ► dentine hypersensitivity ► dentists ► knowledge ► diagnosis ► management

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“…Deve ser dada muita atenção ao diagnóstico desta condição, já que ele é baseado na exclusão de outras condições que apresentam a mesma sintomatologia (21). Além disso, o conhecimento sobre a HD entre a população e até mesmo entre os cirurgiões-dentistas e higienistas ainda é limitado, o que interfere inclusive no diagnóstico e manejo desta condição (15,(22)(23)(24)(25).…”

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Efeito de tratamentos dessensibilizantes e/ou anti-erosivos na permeabilidade e perda de superfície da dentina

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This PhD thesis presents three independent in vitro studies. At part 1, dentine permeability was evaluated after in-office desensitizing treatments and their resistance to an erosive-abrasive cycling of 5 days; at part 2, dentine permeability was evaluated after application of desensitizing and/or anti-erosive toothpastes during an erosive-abrasive cycling of 5-day; and at part 3, dentine surface loss resulting from the use of desensitizing and/or anti-erosive toothpastes in an initial erosive-abrasive cycling model was evaluated. At parts 1 and 2 the dentinal tubules were opened with EDTA solution and the initial maximum permeability was analyzed (considered 100%). At part 1, the in-office desensitizing treatments were performed and the dentine permeability was reevaluated (%Lp-after treatment). In both studies, the specimens underwent a 5-day erosive-abrasive cycling. Each day consisted of 4 immersions in citric acid (2 minutes, 1%, pH ~ 2.6), and exposure to clarified human saliva for 60 minutes between the erosive challenges. Thirty minutes after the first and the last erosive challenge, the specimens were brushed in a brushing machine (2 N, 45 cycles) totalizing 2 minutes of exposure to the slurries formed by the mixture of toothpaste and human saliva. At part 1, a regular fluoride toothpaste was used for all groups and at part 2, the toothpastes were used according to each group. After the 5 days of cycling, the final dentine permeability (%Lp-after cycling) was evaluated. The same toothpastes tested at part 2 were also analyzed for surface loss (SL) at part 3. For this, the specimens had two parts of the surfaces protected with an adhesive tape leaving a central area exposed, and then were submitted to 5 cycles of initial erosion-abrasion. In each cycle, the specimens were immersed in artificial saliva (60 minutes, pH 7) and in citric acid (3 minutes, 1%, pH 3.6). Then, the specimens were brushed in a brushing machine (2 N, 25 cycles) with the slurries formed by the mixture of the toothpastes with artificial saliva, also totalizing 2 minutes of exposure to the slurries. For each study, the data of %Lp and SL were statistically analyzed. Part 1: The groups NUPRO and Gluma Desensitizer were the only ones that presented lower %Lp when compared to the negative control (p=0.026 and p=0.022, respectively), at both periods analyzed. Part 2: Regenerate and Sensodyne Pronamel toothpastes presented lower %Lp compared to the negative control group (p<0.05). Part 3: The groups showed different degrees of SL regardless of the claim of the toothpaste. Elmex Erosion Protection was the only group with low SL that differed from the positive control (p=0.031). It can be concluded that the in-office treatments NUPRO and Gluma Desensitizer, and the toothpastes Regenerate and Sensodyne Pronamel were able to significantly reduce the %Lp, in the model studied. Considering the SL, analyzed with an initial erosive-abrasive cycling model, toothpastes presented different degrees of SL, regardless of their claim, and Elmex Erosion Pr...

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Dentists’ knowledge of non-surgical root canal treatment, a systematic review

Monsef,

Goodman,

Patil

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Journal of Dentistry

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Knowledge, diagnosis and management of dentine hypersensitivity: a national survey of dentists in Nigeria

Abstract: Dentists practicing in Nigeria exhibited knowledge gaps concerning DH and its diagnosis and management.

Cited by 14 publications

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A Study of Dentists about Their Knowledge and Practice of Dentine Hypersensitivity

A Study of Dentists about Their Knowledge and Practice of Dentine Hypersensitivity

Efeito de tratamentos dessensibilizantes e/ou anti-erosivos na permeabilidade e perda de superfície da dentina

Dentists’ knowledge of non-surgical root canal treatment, a systematic review

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