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What is the primary mechanism by which fluid movement in dentinal tubules produces a pain sensation?

  • Direct activation of A-fibres
  • Odontoblasts act as receptor cells
  • Fluid movement across nerves in the subodontoblast plexus (correct)
  • Neural transmission through the pulp

    • What is the characteristic of dentinal tubules in teeth with hypersensitivity?

  • More abundant and wider tubules (correct)
  • More abundant and narrower tubules
  • Fewer and wider tubules
  • Fewer and narrower tubules

    • What type of stimulus triggers a sharp pain in the hydrodynamic theory?

  • Hot and mechanical/tactile stimuli
  • Cold and mechanical/tactile stimuli (correct)
  • Cold and high osmotic pressure
  • Cold and hot temperatures

    • What is the mechanism by which odontoblasts are thought to contribute to pain sensation?

    <p>Relaying impulses to nerve terminals in the pulp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmembrane receptors are involved in pain sensation?

    <p>G-protein-coupled receptors and ion channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of channels are responsible for transmitting 'normal' temperature sensation in C-type neurons?

    <p>Thermo-sensitive channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of removing dietary sources of erosive acids in treating dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>To rebalance the cycle of demin/remin towards remineralisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of channels are found on A-type neurons and odontoblasts?

    <p>TRP channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which hydrodynamic movement may stimulate A-type nerves?

    <p>Directly stimulating the nerve endings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ion channels in neurons?

    <p>To conduct charged ions into and/or out of a cell, causing a change in electrical potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of dentine that makes it 'spongy'?

    <p>Hollow tubes (dentine tubules)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the hydrodynamic theory, what triggers pain sensation in dentine?

    <p>Movement of fluid within dentine tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the theory that proposes that pain sensation in dentine is triggered by the movement of fluid within dentine tubules?

    <p>Hydrodynamic theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure that helps to transmit pain signals from dentine to the brain?

    <p>Nerve axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the receptors involved in transmitting pain signals from dentine to the brain?

    <p>Trans-membrane receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate diameter of dentinal tubules?

    <p>1-3 µm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the fluid movement in dentinal tubules?

    <p>Outwards towards the enamel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerve fibres innervate the dentine?

    <p>Myelinated A δ /A β fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the pain sensation in dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Thermal, chemical, osmotic, and tactile stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are teeth not always sensitive?

    <p>Because of other tissues that normally protect the dentine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proposed mechanism of dentine hypersensitivity according to the hydrodynamic theory?

    <p>Fluid movement in dentinal tubules stimulating responses in odontoblasts and/or neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of dentine that contributes to hypersensitivity?

    <p>Permeable nature of dentine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stimulus triggers a pain sensation in the hydrodynamic theory?

    <p>Fluid movement in dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ion channels in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>Involving in the transmission of pain signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which potassium nitrate reduces dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Reducing the excitability of pulp nociceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be eliminated to prevent further dentine loss?

    <p>Sources of heavy abrasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps reduce mouth pH?

    <p>Cheese, milk, and chewing gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps reduce erosion?

    <p>Fluoride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of restorations can be placed to treat dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Seal-And-Protect, resin sealants, GIC/resin fillings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a component of toothpastes and mouthwashes that can help treat dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Strontium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of G-protein in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>To deliver messages within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors produce enzymatic products that induce an intracellular response?

    <p>Enzyme-linked receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the opening of a permeable channel in ion channels?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ion channels in neurons?

    <p>To transmit 'normal' temperature sensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors are involved in detecting temperature changes?

    <p>Ion channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do odontoblasts and neurons express?

    <p>Signaling proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of enzyme-linked receptors?

    <p>To produce enzymatic products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers a response in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>Extracellular signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of G-proteins in signal transduction?

    <p>To deliver messages within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stimulation can trigger an intracellular response?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>The conditions exist for sensitivity to be experienced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of dentine that contributes to its hypersensitivity?

    <p>Hollow tubes or dentine tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stimulation can trigger an outward movement of fluid in dentinal tubules?

    <p>Cold and mechanical/tactile stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of odontoblasts in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>Act as receptor cells and relay impulses to nerve terminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of receptors are involved in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>Transmembrane receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmembrane receptors are involved in pain sensation?

    <p>G-protein-coupled receptors and ion channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the hydrodynamic theory, what triggers pain sensation in dentine?

    <p>Fluid movement within dentine tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which fluid movement triggers a pain stimulus?

    <p>Fluid movement triggers a response in the subodontoblast plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of dentine that affects its elastic modulus?

    <p>Mineral content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of transmembrane receptors in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>To trigger an intracellular response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of channels are responsible for transmitting 'normal' pain sensation in A-type neurons?

    <p>Pressure-sensitive channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which odontoblasts contribute to pain sensation in the hydrodynamic theory?

    <p>Releasing chemical messengers that stimulate A-type fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stimulation can trigger an action potential in neurons?

    <p>Changes in electrical potential across the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors are involved in detecting pain stimuli in dentine?

    <p>Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of reducing dietary sources of erosive acids in treating dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>To remove the primary causative factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be eliminated to prevent further dentine loss?

    <p>Toothpicks and lip/tongue studs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps reduce mouth pH?

    <p>Cheese, milk, and chewing gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of preventing further dentine loss?

    <p>Tubule occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of toothpaste is proven to reduce erosion?

    <p>Fluoride toothpaste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of restorative treatments in dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>To restore periodontal coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of dentinal tubules in terms of diameter?

    <p>1-3 µm in diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stimuli triggers a sharp pain in dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of fluid movement in dentinal tubules?

    <p>Outwards towards the dentino-enamel junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerve fibres innervate the dentine?

    <p>Both Aδ-, Aβ- and C-type nerve fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are teeth not always sensitive?

    <p>Because the dentine is normally protected by other tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stimulation can trigger an intracellular response in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>Mechanical and voltage stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do odontoblasts and neurons express that can detect temperature changes?

    <p>Signalling proteins and ion channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates responses in odontoblasts and/or neurons in dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Fluid movement in tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of G-proteins in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>To deliver messages within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of dentine that contributes to its hypersensitivity?

    <p>Permeable dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the hydrodynamic theory, what triggers pain sensation in dentine?

    <p>Fluid movement in dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of ion channels in neurons?

    <p>To respond to voltage and chemical stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors are involved in detecting pain stimuli in dentine?

    <p>Transmembrane receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors are involved in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>Enzyme-linked receptors and G-protein-coupled receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ion channels in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>To stimulate responses in odontoblasts and/or neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers a response in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>Extracellular signals, such as ligand binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of odontoblasts in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>To express signalling proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of ion channels?

    <p>Responding to voltage and chemical stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmembrane receptors are involved in detecting temperature changes?

    <p>Ion channels and enzyme-linked receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the opening of a permeable channel in ion channels?

    <p>Extracellular signals, such as ligand binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of dentine that contributes to its hypersensitivity?

    <p>The spongy structure formed by dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which cold stimuli trigger a pain sensation in dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Cold-induced contraction of dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of dentine that makes it more susceptible to hypersensitivity?

    <p>Permeability of dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stimuli is most likely to trigger a pain response in dentine?

    <p>A change in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the hydrodynamic theory, what triggers pain sensation in dentine?

    <p>The movement of fluid within dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the hydrodynamic theory, what is the primary mechanism by which fluid movement triggers a pain sensation?

    <p>Fluid movement across nerves in the subodontoblast plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of transmembrane receptors in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>To detect changes in temperature and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmembrane receptors are involved in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>Enzyme-linked receptors and G-protein-coupled receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which odontoblasts contribute to pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>Acting as receptor cells and relaying impulses to nerve terminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dentine?

    <p>Homogeneous structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of dentinal tubules that allows them to accommodate odontoblast processes and nerve fibers extending out into the dentine?

    <p>Their wider diameter near the pulp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which reducing potassium nitrate outside an excitable cell reduces action potentials in dental pulp afferent nerves?

    <p>Prohibition of depolarization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which odontoblasts contribute to the defense of the tooth against exogenous threats?

    <p>Detection of nociception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of loss of protection over permeable dentine?

    <p>Dentine hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of occluding dentinal tubules with various mineral formulations in treating dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Reducing dentinal tubule permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nerve fibers are responsible for transmitting sharp pain in response to thermal, chemical, or osmotic stimuli?

    <p>Aδ- and Aβ- fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of dentine hypersensitivity that distinguishes it from other dental defects or pathology?

    <p>Pain arising from exposed dentine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ion channels in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>Heavily involved in signal transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why teeth are not always sensitive?

    <p>Because dentine is normally protected by other tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of modifying diet and oral hygiene practices in treating dentine hypersensitivity?

    <p>Reducing erosion and abrasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stimulation is thought to trigger pain sensation in dentine hypersensitivity according to the hydrodynamic theory?

    <p>Hydrodynamic stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors are involved in transmitting pain signals from dentine to the brain?

    <p>Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ion channels in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>To conduct charged ions into and/or out of a cell, causing a change in electrical potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be eliminated to prevent further dentine loss?

    <p>Sources of heavy abrasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of dentine that contributes to its hypersensitivity?

    <p>Highly permeable dentine structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following helps reduce mouth pH?

    <p>Cheese, milk, and chewing gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of dentine hypersensitivity treatment?

    <p>Tubule occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of channels are responsible for transmitting 'normal' temperature sensation in C-type neurons?

    <p>Thermo-sensitive channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Novamin in Sensodyne Repair & Protect?

    <p>To provide bioactive glass for tubule occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of preventing further dentine loss?

    <p>To allow for the formation of a protective layer over the tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the G-protein in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>To become active and deliver messages within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stimulation can trigger an intracellular response in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>Various extracellular stimuli, including voltage, chemicals, and mechanical stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of enzyme-linked receptors in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>To produce enzymatic products that induce an intracellular response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmembrane receptors are involved in detecting temperature changes?

    <p>Ion channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of ion channels in transmembrane receptors?

    <p>They open a permeable channel through which ions can flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells express signalling proteins that can detect temperature changes or respond to mechanical stimulation?

    <p>Both neurons and odontoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which transmembrane receptors induce an intracellular response?

    <p>By becoming active and delivering messages within the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ion channels in neurons?

    <p>To open a permeable channel through which ions can flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transmembrane receptors are involved in pain sensation mechanisms?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transmembrane receptors in cellular response?

    <p>To induce a change inside a cell in response to signals from outside the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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