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Awareness About Dentin Hypersensitivity and Its Various Treatment Methods Among Dental Students
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ANJANA GOPINATH, L.LEELAVATHI
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Hypersensitivity is defined as the pain derived from exposed dentin in response to chemical, thermal tactile or osmotic stimuli which cannot be explained as arising from any other dental defect or disease. It is commonly caused when the dentinal tubules are exposed. In the treatment of hypersensitivity correct diagnosis is required. Hence a study was done to assess knowledge and awareness about hypersensitivity and its various treatment methods among dental students. In this cross-sectional study, participants were selected from a dental college in Chennai. Study sample consisted of dental students in clinical years (third years, final years and interns). A self-administered validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire questioned participants about dentin hypersensitivity, its aetiology, diagnosis method, various treatment options. Descriptive statistics and chi square test was done. A total of 115 participants responded to the survey form. About 59.3% answered that they know the various treatment methods for hypersensitivity. 36% answered that desensitising toothpaste can be used for generalised hypersensitivity, 28.9% answered that GC mousse is the remineralising agent used in treating hypersensitivity, only 18% answered that potassium salts are the common desensitising agent used in treating hypersensitivity, 28% has answered bioglass is used in treating hypersensitivity due to periodontal origin, 25.9% have answered that potassium nitrates act by blocking nerve fibres and hence decreasing the excitability of teeth. Participants of this study demonstrated moderate understanding about hypersensitivity. However, the majority lacked confidence in its successful diagnosis and management.
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dentin hypersensitivity, treatment methods, awareness, dental students, management
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.12.01.356
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