Review article

Dentin Hypersensitivity: Etiology and Methods of Treatment

Miljenko Bačić ; Zavod za parodontologiju, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ilija Škrinjarić ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Jozo Šutalo ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

This work presents review on etiology o f dentinal hypersensitivity and mechanisms o f dentin desensitization. The main theories ondentin sensitivity are discussed in details. Particularity are stressed
hydrodynamic and transducer theories. Two main approaches to the dentin desensitization by tubule occlusion and blocking pulpal nerve activity by altering the sensory nerves excitability are presented. The aim of dentin desensitization is to apply various agents that occlude dentinal tubules and so decrease dentin sensitivity or to apply agents that reduce nerve excitability. Between many different agents in use the most wide use and best results in decreasing dentin sensitivity have topical application of oxalate salts and application of unfilled resins. Different toothpaste with strontium chloride or potassium nitrate as active ingredients have been commonly used as very efective desensitizing agents.

Keywords

Dentin hypersensitivity; theories; etiology; treatment

Hrčak ID:

100781

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/100781

Publication date:

15.1.1991.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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