Sensitivity Management After Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

By  Rebecca P. Henderson, RDH, MS, Bridget Wright, RDH, MACPR

Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint, especially following periodontal debridement, a key component of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Instrumentation during NSPT may inadvertently lead to exposed dentin, open dentinal tubules, and root sensitivity. This article will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of sensitivity following NSPT.

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