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Introduction to Dentin Hypersensitivity

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Dentin hypersensitivity was defined as “a short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to stimuli typically thermal, evaporative, tactile, osmotic or chemical and which cannot be ascribed to any other form of dental defect or disease.” In this chapter, characteristics of this condition are discussed in addition to its prevalence reported using different methods of diagnosis. The epidemiology of the condition, its impact on the patient’s oral health quality of life, and how to measure it are also discussed.

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  1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jordan, 13795, Amman, 11942, Jordan

    Sahar Taha DDS, MS, Diplomate (ABOD)

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  1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

    Sahar Taha

  2. Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

    Brian H. Clarkson

Annex 1.1 Dental Sensitivity Experience Questionnaire 15 Items (DHEQ-15)*

Annex 1.1 Dental Sensitivity Experience Questionnaire 15 Items (DHEQ-15)*

Thinking about yourself over the last month to what extent would you agree or disagree with the following statements: (Please tick only one response for each question)

*Machuca C, Baker SR, Robinson PG (2013) Development and validation of the short-form of the Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ). Presented at International Association for Dental Research, Seattle, 2013

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Taha, S. (2014). Introduction to Dentin Hypersensitivity. In: Taha, S., Clarkson, B. (eds) Clinician's Guide to the Diagnosis and Management of Tooth Sensitivity. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-45164-5_1

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