Dentine Hypersensitivity

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction and Overview: Statement of the Problem

   • Martin Addy

   Pages 1-10

3. The Physiological Basis of Dentin Hypersensitivity

   • Kenneth Markowitz, David Pashley

   Pages 11-39

4. The Prevalence of Dentine Hypersensitivity

   • Sahar Taha

   Pages 41-47

5. Aetiology and Clinical Features of Dentine Hypersensitivity

   • Ryan Olley, David Bartlett

   Pages 49-62

6. Advances in the Diagnosis of Dentine Hypersensitivity

   • Joon Seong, Nicola West

   Pages 63-70

7. Advances in In Vitro Testing Techniques for Dentine Hypersensitivity

   • Carlo Prati, David G. Gillam, Maria Giovanna Gandolfi

   Pages 71-83

8. Challenging the Traditional Approach for the Conduct of Dentine Hypersensitivity Studies: Person-Centric Studies Connecting the Patient with Their Practitioner to Optimise the Clinical Outcome

   • Frederick A. Curro, David G. Gillam

   Pages 85-99

9. Current and Novel Clinical Approaches for the Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity

   • José Carlos Pereira, Silvia Helena de Carvalho Sales-Peres, Luciana Fávaro Francisconi-dos-Rios, Marcela Pagani Calabria, Sérgio Kiyoshi Ishikiriama, David G. Gillam et al.

   Pages 101-132

10. The Impact of Dentine Hypersensitivity on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life

    • Katrin Bekes, Christian Hirsch

    Pages 133-142

11. Advances in the Management of the Patient with Dentine Hypersensitivity: Motivation and Prevention

    • David G. Gillam, Christoph A. Ramseier

    Pages 143-156

12. Future Strategies for the Development of Desensitising Products

    • Robert Hill, David G. Gillam

    Pages 157-179

13. Closing Remarks Quo Vadis?

    • David G. Gillam

    Pages 181-184

14. Back Matter

    Pages 185-190

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This book provides wide-ranging information on the progress achieved in the diagnosis, treatment and management of dentine hypersensitivity during the past few years. Recent advances in research, including innovations in the development of desensitizing agents, are fully described and detailed attention is paid to novel clinical approaches and potential future strategies in product development. Introductory chapters cover important aspects of physiology, prevalence and aetiology and advances in diagnosis and in vitro testing techniques for dentine hypersensitivity are discussed. Dentine hypersensitivity is a troublesome clinical condition that continues to perplex the clinician despite the vast array of available treatments that have been formulated to resolve the problem. There continues to be under-reporting of the condition by clinicians and uncertainty over aetiology, diagnosis and effective management. This book will hopefully contribute in combating these deficiencies and assist the clinician in delivering optimal patient care.

• Aetiology
• Desensitizing Agents
• Diagnosis
• In Vitro Testing
• Product Development
• Teeth Sensitivity

• Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL, Centre for Adult Oral Health, London, United Kingdom

  David G. Gillam

David Gillam, BA, BDS, MSc, DDS, FRSPH, FHEA, graduated from Edinburgh Dental School in 1977 and subsequently gained experience as a dentist in general practice, the Armed Forces and Community Dental Services before undertaking an MSc in Periodontology in 1986-1988 at Guy's Dental School, London. He subsequently worked at the Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences (1989-1998), where he was involved in both laboratory and clinical research as well as in teaching postgraduate students in Periodontology. On leaving the university environment in 1998, Dr. Gillam worked in industry for several years, initially with SmithKline Beecham (Assistant Director in Oral Care) and subsequently with Block Drug Company, Incorporated, USA (Assistant Director in Oral Care). From 2003 to 2008 he worked with a clinical research organisation as Senior Clinician, gaining experience as a Clinical Assessor and as a Principal Investigator conducting clinical studies on oral care products. At present Dr. Gillam is working as a clinical lecturer in Periodontology at the Bart's and the London Medical and Dental School in London. His main interests lie in the area of the management of dentine sensitivity. He is currently working with Professor Robert Hill in the development of bioactive glasses for the treatment of dental conditions, in particular dentine sensitivity. To date Dr. Gillam has published over 50 papers on various dental topics.