Prevalence and perception of self reported dentine hypersensivity among dentate populations in South-western Nigeria

Afolabi, Adebukunola Olajumoke; Olojede, Aco; Aregbesola, Stephen Babatunde; Ogundipe, O.K

doi:10.4314/tdj.v16i1.62037

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“…In the previously conducted studies DH has been commonly identified among females. 25,26 Likewise in the current study statistically significant association was noted among genders with females being more susceptible than males, it can be due to fact that women have more awareness regarding oral hygiene and frequently visits the dentist. 27 Cold foods and frizzy drinks are well known risk factors for causing sensitivity in teeth.…”

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Dentine Hypersensitivity and Its Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted on Patients Visiting Dental Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan

Alam¹,

Khan²,

Abbasi³

et al. 2019

J Pak Dent Assoc

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OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to assess the frequency and to analyze different factors associated with dentine hypersensitivity among the patients visiting the dental outpatient department of Bahria University medical and dental college Karachi. METHODOLOGY:A Cross sectional questionnaire based study was conducted over a period of seven months among 366 patients visiting the dental OPD of Bahria University Medical and Dental College. Survey utilized for this study was adopted from the study conducted by Braimoh and Ilochonwu. All participants answered questions related to knowledge regarding dentine hypersensitivity, factors hurting the teeth, measures taken to reduce the pain and teeth commonly affected. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square test and descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The frequency of DH was 36% among the surveyed respondents. DH was considerably higher in females as compared to males. A total of 36.6% males and 50.8% females had awareness regarding DH. While 19% male and 17% female patients chewed from one side of mouth. Vigorous brushing of teeth was noted in 16% males whereas brushing for longer duration was identified in 15.3% of females. Maxillary posteriors were most sensitive teeth. CONCLUSION: The frequency of DH among the patients was 36.3% with a predilection for females gender. Cold foods were commonly identified factors for causing sensitivity in teeth. KEY WORDS: Dentine hypersensitivity, Dental patients, Frequency, Cross sectional study. HOW TO CITE: Alam BF, Khan U, Abbasi N, Nayab T. Dentine hypersensitivity and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study conducted on patients visiting dental hospital of karachi, pakistan.

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Dentine Hypersensitivity and Its Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted on Patients Visiting Dental Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan

Alam¹,

Khan²,

Abbasi³

et al. 2019

J Pak Dent Assoc

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Rate and Factors Associated with Dentine Hypersensitivity Among Pakistani Patients: A Cross Sectional Study

Nausheen

Iqbal²,

Jadoon

et al. 2022

PBMJ

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As far as our knowledge is, on the pervasiveness of the sensitive teeth in the adults of Pakistani population, there is not much data published. The data is collected from dental clinical examination and some self-governed questionnaires. Objective: To find out how common Dentine Hypersensitivity is in Pakistani people and to search out the causative elements/factors Methods: At the Dental College in Peshawar, Out-Patient Department (OPD) examined 1605 people. The questionnaire was distributed among the patients suffering from dentine hypersensitivity. Dental history, demographics, DH symptoms data dietary habits as well as the factors linked to DH, were collected in order to acquire the following information. In total 732 questionnaires were completed. Oral examinations were used to assess DH in people who had DH in at least one tooth. The participants also used a ten-digit visual analog scale to rate the seriousness of DH. A quick, acute pain emanating from uncovered dentine in rejoinder to an explorer probe and triple syringe wind squall of the tooth surface confirmed the diagnosis of DH. Results: The self-reported prevalence of Dentine Hypersensitivity was 13%, while the clinically diagnosed percentage of DH was 8.2%. Females were evaluated in greater numbers than males. The highest percentage of DH was observed in the patients of age group 30-39 years. The first molars and mandibular central incisors were the teeth that were considerably damaged. The main reason for the dentine hypersensitivity observed was the cold (89.4%). Those with moderate sensitivity for more than six months relied on natural remedies such as brushing with a pain - reducing paste rather than visiting their dentist. However, out of the total just 41 (8.8%) participants stated that they had visited a dental office. Conclusions: According to the findings, DH is a usual and widespread dental ailment in Pakistan. Despite the fact that the illness seems to cause some discomfort, majority of the patients prefer to either disregard it or simply endure it. As a result, the ailment is unlikely to have a substantial impact on the patients complaining of both the problem’s quality of life and lifestyle.

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Prevalence and perception of self reported dentine hypersensivity among dentate populations in South-western Nigeria

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Dentine Hypersensitivity and Its Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted on Patients Visiting Dental Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan

Dentine Hypersensitivity and Its Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted on Patients Visiting Dental Hospital of Karachi, Pakistan

Rate and Factors Associated with Dentine Hypersensitivity Among Pakistani Patients: A Cross Sectional Study

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