SynthesisOral health & preventive dentistry2022
The Decision Tree for Clinical Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity. A Consensus Report.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
- Anhydrous stannous fluoride toothpaste in dentin hypersensitivity: clinician-assessed and patient-reported outcomes from two controlled trials.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- IRF4/FGF23 in gingival crevicular fluid: Diagnostic biomarkers for Dentin Hypersensitivity.Journal of medical biochemistry · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Propolis Hydrogel for the Treatment of Dentinal Sensitivity: A Clinical Study.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeTo reach a consensus on a consistent strategy to adopt when screening patients for the clinical management of dentin hypersensitivity. MATERIALS AND
methodsA panel consisting of members of the Advanced Technology in Oral Hygiene Sciences Academy (ATASIO) was formed to start a review process on dentin hypersensitivity (DH) and subsequently elaborate a decision tree to manage DH, from diagnosis to prognosis. The panel employed the RAND in their deliberations. After an initial systematic literature review, it became evident that a consensually validated protocol for the management of patients affected by dentin hypersensitivity has to be considered mandatory by all dental professionals. However, the outcome of the systematic review made it evident that the treatment options to be provided, as well as their prognosis and timing, had never been defined. The panel produced documents that addressed the topic and were subsequently used to generate a questionnaire. A workshop of expert dental professionals was organised to reach consensus on the main steps of the decision tree. Each member completed the questionnaire independently, and then a panel discussion was held to reach a consensus.
resultsA high level of agreement was reached regarding all the items on the questionnaire, and each of the clinical questions formulated was answered. A clinical decision threshold was created.
conclusionsThe dissemination of the information to a wide dental audience should commence upon publication of this consensus document. The authors hope that this consensus will become a model for the development of a dedicated protocol to manage DH.
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