In-Office Treatments That Deliver Sensitivity Relief
Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is among the most common concerns among dental patients.1 DH is described as sharp pain resulting from exposed dentin in response to chemical, thermal, tactile, and/or osmotic stimuli, which cannot be attributed to any other type of dental defect or disease.2 Research indicates that the prevalence of DH varies between 3% and 98%, depending on the diagnostic methods used and the specific population examined.3-8 Individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 are the most frequently affected, and DH is more common among women than men.9 Research shows that the facial aspects of the cervical margins of canines and first premolars are most affected due to their prominent positions in the dental arches.1,9
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