Management of the Patient with Dentin Hypersensitivity 2nd Edition

Course overview

Dentin hypersensitivity is a quality-of-life issue, impacting a significant number of individuals. Left untreated, it creates suffering for the patient and risk for further deterioration of tooth structure. This Quality Resource Guide (QRG) presents the theories of causation, and the clinical contributing factors, for dentin hypersensitivity, as well as its classic symptoms. The QRG then, using an evidence-based approach, discusses contemporary management of the condition, including prevention and treatment with at-home and in-office approaches. The QRG is an important reference for the dental clinician assessing a patient with dentin hypersensitivity. It also provides background information for the dental office team to answer a patient's questions regarding the reasons why he/she may have dentin hypersensitivity, and the therapy options that are available.