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What are the different types of stimuli that can elicit a pain reaction?
What are the different types of stimuli that can elicit a pain reaction?
- Thermal, auditory, visual, and chemical
- Tactile, thermal, evaporative, osmotic, and chemical (correct)
- Auditory, visual, gustatory, and olfactory
- Mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical
What can reduce dentinal tubule size and sensitivity?
What can reduce dentinal tubule size and sensitivity?
- Dietary modifications
- Biofilm control (correct)
- Parafunctional habits
- Tooth whitening agents
What is hypersensitivity characterized by?
What is hypersensitivity characterized by?
- Dull, constant pain in response to noxious stimuli
- Sharp, short, or transient pain in response to non-noxious stimuli (correct)
- No pain response to any stimuli
- Chronic pain in response to any stimuli
What can cause tooth sensitivity?
What can cause tooth sensitivity?
What is dentin composed of?
What is dentin composed of?
Which of the following is a self-applied desensitizing measure?
Which of the following is a self-applied desensitizing measure?
What is a common cause of hypersensitivity?
What is a common cause of hypersensitivity?
What can help reduce sensitivity caused by tooth whitening agents?
What can help reduce sensitivity caused by tooth whitening agents?
Which of the following is a professionally applied desensitizing measure?
Which of the following is a professionally applied desensitizing measure?
What can lead to hypersensitivity?
What can lead to hypersensitivity?
What can be used to cover sensitive dentinal surfaces?
What can be used to cover sensitive dentinal surfaces?
What theory explains the transmission of stimuli from the outer surface of the dentin to the pulp?
What theory explains the transmission of stimuli from the outer surface of the dentin to the pulp?
Which of the following is not scientifically proven to help reduce sensitivity?
Which of the following is not scientifically proven to help reduce sensitivity?
What are some natural desensitization mechanisms?
What are some natural desensitization mechanisms?
Who is hypersensitivity most commonly found among?
Who is hypersensitivity most commonly found among?
What can cause sensitivity during periodontal debridement?
What can cause sensitivity during periodontal debridement?
What factors can impact pain perception?
What factors can impact pain perception?
What can help reduce sensitivity caused by parafunctional habits?
What can help reduce sensitivity caused by parafunctional habits?
What are some diagnostic techniques and tests used for tooth fractures?
What are some diagnostic techniques and tests used for tooth fractures?
What can reduce sensitivity caused by acidic foods and beverages?
What can reduce sensitivity caused by acidic foods and beverages?
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Study Notes
- Various stimuli can elicit a pain reaction, including tactile, thermal, evaporative, osmotic, and chemical.
- Hypersensitivity is characterized by sharp, short, or transient pain in response to non-noxious stimuli.
- Dentin is composed of fluid-filled dentinal tubules that are potentially innervated with nerve fiber endings.
- Gingival recession is a common cause of hypersensitivity.
- Attrition, abrasion, and erosion can also lead to hypersensitivity.
- Hydrodynamic theory explains the transmission of stimuli from the outer surface of the dentin to the pulp.
- Natural desensitization mechanisms include sclerosis of dentin, secondary dentin, smear layer, and calculus.
- Hypersensitivity is most commonly found among 30- to 40-year-olds and in women.
- Pain perception can be impacted by various factors such as stress, fatigue, and health beliefs.
- Diagnostic techniques and tests include visual and radiographic assessments, percussion, and mobility testing.
- Bite stick used to assess tooth fracture pain
- Transillumination with high-intensity light to visualize cracked tooth
- Dye may indicate fracture line
- Pulpal pathology assessment
- Thermal pulp tests used for assessment
- Electric pulp tests used for assessment
- Techniques used to diagnose tooth fractures
- Bite stick and transillumination are non-invasive techniques
- Pulp tests involve minimal discomfort
- Early detection of tooth fractures can prevent further damage.
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