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HYPERSENSITIVITY
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Introduction
Dentinal hypersensitivity is one of the most common
symptomatic conditions which cause complaints of
discomfort in patients that has long been a problem in
dentistry having a multifactorial etiology.
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Introduction (contd.)
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Definition
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DENTINAL SENSITIVITY Vs
DENTINAL HYPERSENSITIVITY
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EPIDEMIOLOGY
Epidemiology (contd.)
Epidemiology (contd.)
PULPODENTIN COMPLEX
Dentin
Three types :
a. Primary dentin
b. Secondary dentin
c. Tertiary dentin
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Odontoblastic Processes
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Odontoblasts
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Neurophysiology
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A - fibres –
A - fibres (contd.) –
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A - fibres (contd.) –
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A - fibres (contd.) –
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C-fibres –
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C-fibres (Contd.) –
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C-fibres (Contd.) –
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Projection Neurons
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Glia
This constitute the fourth component of the
MDH. In the Dorsal horn they respond to
nociceptive input and facilitate the activity
of Projection neurons by releasing of
cytokines (interleukin 1 B or TNF).
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THEORIES OF DENTINAL
HYPERSENSITIVITY
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ODONTOBLASTIC TRANSDUCTION
THEORY
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Flaws
NEURAL THEORY
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Flaws
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Flaws (contd..)
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HYDRODYNAMIC THEORY
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ETIOLOGY AND
PREDISPOSING FACTORS
1. Loss of enamel
2. Denudation of cementum
3. Gingival recession
4. Attrition, Abrasion, Erosion
5. Abfraction
6. Tooth malpositioning
7. Thinning, fenestration, absent buccal alveolar
bone plate
8. Periodontal disease and its treatment
9. Periodontal surgery
10. Patient habits
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MECHANISM OF
DENTINAL HYPERSENSITIVITY
Two mechanisms are responsible for the
permeation of substances across the dentin like
Diffusion and Convection (transmission of heat in
liquid/gases by circulation carried on by the heated
particles).
1. Lesion Localisation
2. Lesion Initiation
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MECHANISM OF
DENTINAL HYPERSENSITIVITY (contd..)
CLINICAL FEATURES
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
METHODOLOGY FOR
OBJECTIVE EVALUATION
The evaluation of DH is based on the stimuli
applied to the exposed dentine producing
pain.
Methodology for
Objective evaluation (contd..)
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Methodology for
Objective evaluation (contd..)
Methodology for
Objective evaluation (contd..)
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Methodology for
Objective evaluation (contd..)
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Methodology for
Objective evaluation (contd..)
5. Thermoelectric systems:
Methodology for
Objective evaluation (contd..)
6. Electric stimulation.
• Measured in Volts.
• 0 = no pain
• 10 = extreme, unbearable pain
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Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal, 2008 Marl; 13(3); E201-6.
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PREVENTION OF
DENTINAL HYPERSENSITIVITY
Suggested tips for the patient
Prevention ( Contd…)
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SPECIFIC
TREATMENT MODALITIES
1. Dentin Sealers –
I. GIC
II. Composites
III. Dentinal adhesives
IV. Resinous dentinal desensitizers
V. Varnishes
VI. Sealers
VII.Methyl Methacrylate
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IONS/ SALTS
i. Aluminum
ii. Ammonium hexafluorosilicate
iii. Calcium hydroxide
iv. Calcium carbonate
v. Calcium phosphate
vi. Calcium silicate
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IONS / SALTS
vii. Dibasic sodium citrate
viii. Fluorosilicate
ix. Potassium oxalate
x. Silicate
xi. Sodium monofluorosilicate
xii. Sodium fluoride
xiii. Sodiun flouride/ Stannous fluoride
scombination
xiv. Stannous fluoride
xv. Strontium acetate with fluoride
xvi. Strontium chloride
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PROTEIN PRECIPITANTS
i. Formaldehyde
ii. Glutaraldehyde
iii. Silver nitrate
iv. Strontium chloride hexahydrate
v. Zinc chloride
PHYTOCOMPLEXES
i. Rhubarb rhaponicum
ii. Spinacia oleracia
FLUORIDE IONTOPHORESIS
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i. Plantago maior
ii. Propolis
3. Local Alodynes
4. Dietary counselling
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1. Dentin Sealers
SPECIFIC
TREATMENT MODALITIES (Contd..)
Resinous dentinal desensitizers GLUMA (contd..)
HEMA – Physically blocks dentinal tubules.
Glutaraldehyde - Coagulation of plasma proteins
of the tubule fluid, resulting in the reduction of
dentinal permeability
SPECIFIC
TREATMENT MODALITIES (Contd..)
Resinous dentinal desensitizers(contd..)
Ions / salts
Calcium Hydroxide
Mechanisms involved :
Calcium Carbonate
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Fluorosilicate
Potassium oxalate
Two mechanisms,
Tubule occluding property and
Inhibitory effect of potassium.
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Sodium monofluorophosphate
Sodium fluoride
Stannous fluoride
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Strontium chloride
Potassium nitrate
PROTEIN PRECIPITANTS
Glutaraldehyde
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Glutaraldehyde (Contd..)
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Silver Nitrate
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Zinc chloride
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PHYTOCOMPLEXES
Rhubarb rhaponicum
Spinacia oleracia
Oxalate-containing phytocomplexes
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PHYTOCOMPLEXES (contd…)
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FLUORIDE IONTOPHORESIS
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FLUORIDE IONTOPHORESIS
FLUORIDE IONTOPHORESIS
Faraday's Law
which states the amount of fluoride ions delivered in
the incipient caries decay is directly proportional to
the quantity of energy (Q), which means, to time
and current.
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FLUORIDE IONTOPHORESIS
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LASERS
LASERS (contd…)
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Nd:YAG lasers
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Nd:YAG lasers
Nd:YAG lasers
Nd:YAG lasers
CO2 lasers
CO2 lasers
LOCAL ANODYNES
Cocain hydrochloride
Procaine hydrochloride
Menthol
Clove oil
Eugenol
Phenol
GENERAL ANESTHETICS
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OTHER AGENTS
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Homeophatic medication
Propolis
Patient Counseling
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Recent Advances
Recent Advances
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Recent Advances
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
1. Pathways of the Pulp (9th Edi)– Cohen; Hargreaves.
2. Seltzer and Bender’s Dental Pulp – Hargreaves; Goodies.
3. Dental Erosion from diagnosis to treatment – A. Lucci.
4. Australian Dental Journal 2006; 51 :( 3):212-218.
5. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 May;(6)2:107-117.
6. JCDA February 2009, Vol. 75, No. 1
7. JADA, Vol. 137 July 2006
8. Archives of Oral Biology 53 ( 2008 ) 7 3 6 – 7 4 3
9. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal, 2008 Marl; 13(3); E201-6.
10. J Can Dent Assoc 2003; 69(4):221–6
11. International Dental Journal (2002) Vol.52/ No.5 (Sup.1)
12. Journal of Oral Sciences, Vol.51, No.3, 323-332, 2009
13. European Journal of Dent. 2008 January; 2: 43–47
14. American Jr. of Dent, Vol. 22, Spl. Issue A, March, 2009
15. Dental Traumatology 1991; 7: 145 – 152
16. Archives of Oral Biology (2006) 51, 655—664
17. J. Clin. Periodontal; 27; 715 – 721
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18. Journal of molecular recognition 2007; 20: 476–482
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REFERENCES
19. J Clin Periodontol 2009; 36: 650–660
20. Drug Safety 2008; 31 (5): 419-423
21. Int J Dent Hygiene 4, 2006; 122–128
22. Journal of Dentistry 36(2008); 565 - 578
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THANK YOU
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