Dentine hypersensitivity in a private practice patient population in Australia

摘要: Although dentine hypersensitivity (DH) has been widely investigated, studies based on randomly selected general practice populations are scarce. This study aimed to examine the intra-oral distribution of DH and its association with age, sex, symptoms, stimuli, pre-disposing factors management strategies in a private patient population Australia. A sample 800 Australian dental dentists was invited participate questionnaire-based survey. log diary about total number patients seen during typical week details were recorded. The included teeth sites involved age sex people affected, strategies. prevalence 9·1% among over 2·3 teeth/person 1·2 surfaces/tooth affected. Women (60·7%) more affected than men (39·3%) whilst 30- 49 -year-olds (48·8%) most common those Premolars (36·5%) buccal surfaces (54·8%), respectively, commonly tooth sites. cold stimulation (80·1%) commonest stimulus, dietary acid only stimulus that significantly associated DH. Gingival recession erosion emerged as significant factors, whereas using desensitising toothpastes important strategy. findings suggested acid, gingival DH, while key strategy used for this population.