dentine 3- dentine sensitivity

Question 1

Agents that help sensitivity?

Answer 1

10% Strontium Chloride

5% Potassium Nitrate

5.53% Potassium Citrate

2% Sodium Citrate

Question 2

what are a few things that can cause dentine sensitivity?

Answer 2

Recession
Attrition, abrasion, erosion, abfraction
Acid reflux
High intake carbonated drinks, fruit juices, alcohol, pickled foods
Medical conditions leading to Xerostomia
Dental bleaching
Post HPT
Tooth & Restoration fractures

Question 3

Strontium - Replaces calcium & gradually occludes tubules, requires frequent use, cumulative effect

Potassium - Blocks nerve transmission- analgesic effect

Fluoride - Reduces sensitivity & prevents caries

Pro-Argin- Tubule occlusion

Question 4

What 4 things can cause dentine sensitivity?

Answer 4

Attrition
Erosion
Abrasion
Recession

Question 5

What is the theory of dentine sensitivity called? And what happens?

Answer 5

Hydrodynamic theory which causes dentinal tubules to open and causes the pulp to be stimulated