20 Questions
What are the different types of stimuli that can elicit a pain reaction?
Tactile, thermal, evaporative, osmotic, and chemical
What can reduce dentinal tubule size and sensitivity?
Biofilm control
What is hypersensitivity characterized by?
Sharp, short, or transient pain in response to non-noxious stimuli
What can cause tooth sensitivity?
Clenching and grinding
What is dentin composed of?
Fluid-filled dentinal tubules that are potentially innervated with nerve fiber endings
Which of the following is a self-applied desensitizing measure?
Oxalates
What is a common cause of hypersensitivity?
Gingival recession
What can help reduce sensitivity caused by tooth whitening agents?
Potassium nitrate
Which of the following is a professionally applied desensitizing measure?
Tray-delivered fluoride agents
What can lead to hypersensitivity?
Attrition, abrasion, and erosion
What can be used to cover sensitive dentinal surfaces?
Soft-tissue grafts
What theory explains the transmission of stimuli from the outer surface of the dentin to the pulp?
Hydrodynamic theory
Which of the following is not scientifically proven to help reduce sensitivity?
Desensitizing agents
What are some natural desensitization mechanisms?
Sclerosis of dentin, secondary dentin, smear layer, and calculus
Who is hypersensitivity most commonly found among?
30- to 40-year-olds
What can cause sensitivity during periodontal debridement?
Biofilm control
What factors can impact pain perception?
Stress, fatigue, and health beliefs
What can help reduce sensitivity caused by parafunctional habits?
Desensitizing agents
What are some diagnostic techniques and tests used for tooth fractures?
Visual and radiographic assessments, percussion, and mobility testing
What can reduce sensitivity caused by acidic foods and beverages?
Dietary modifications
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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