J S Rees1. 1. Department of Oral & Dental Science, University of Bristol Dental School, UK. j.s.rees@bris.ac.uk
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in a cross-sectional study of patients visiting general dental practitioners in the South West region of the UK over a period of 1 calendar month. METHOD: Twelve dental practitioners examined 3593 patients over a period of 1 calendar month and 137 patients were diagnosed as having dentine hypersensitivity, giving a prevalence figure of 3.8%. RESULTS: The commonest teeth affected were the upper premolar and molar teeth and the commonest initiating factor was cold drinks. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in general dental practice in the UK was 3.8%.
AIM: The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in a cross-sectional study of patients visiting general dental practitioners in the South West region of the UK over a period of 1 calendar month. METHOD: Twelve dental practitioners examined 3593 patients over a period of 1 calendar month and 137 patients were diagnosed as having dentine hypersensitivity, giving a prevalence figure of 3.8%. RESULTS: The commonest teeth affected were the upper premolar and molar teeth and the commonest initiating factor was cold drinks. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in general dental practice in the UK was 3.8%.
Authors: Joana Cunha-Cruz; John C Wataha; Lisa J Heaton; Marilynn Rothen; Martin Sobieraj; JoAnna Scott; Joel Berg Journal: J Am Dent Assoc Date: 2013-03 Impact factor: 3.634