The Potential of Ozone Therapy in Dentistry
For more than a century, ozone has been used in the medical realm, serving as a disinfectant and blood purifier. Ozone’s benefits are based on…
Category: Hypersensitivity
The Influence of Vaping on Dentinal Hypersensitivity
The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is on the rise in the United States, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Dentinal hypersensitivity, characterized by acute…
How to Avoid Post-op Sensitivity in Adhesive Dentistry
By Meghna Prakash, BDS, Nancy Sheth, BDS, MDS, Munazza Khan, BDS, Sapanpuneet Kaur, BDS, Sean S. Mong, DDS, EdD and Ram M. Vaderhobli, DDS, MS…
Addressing Dentinal Hypersensitivity With Mouthrinse
By Elizabeth I. Pitts, RDH, MS Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is one of the most common complaints among dental patients. It is defined as pain resulting…
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…
Dental Hygienists Play Key Role in Hypersensitivity Treatment
Dental hygienists play an important role in the prevention and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity by providing nonsurgical periodontal therapy, plac…
Treating Sensitivity in Orthodontic Patients
Hard tissue hypersensitivity, commonly known as dentinal hypersensitivity, is one type of hypersensitivity experienced by orthodontic patients.
Hypersensitivity Management With Fluoride
Fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride are both viable treatment options in efforts to relieve the pain of dentinal hypersensitivity, particular…
Air Polishing for Today’s Dental Hygienist
By Jennifer Harmon, RDH, MS and Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS One of the greatest challenges for achieving and maintaining a healthy periodontium is biofilm…