Background: Dentin hypersensitivity impact significantly on individual’s quality of life and can cause considerable concern for patients. The aim of the study was retrospectively to determine the prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity among patients attending the dental clinic at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Subjects and methods: This was a retrospective study involving hospital patients. Data of patients diagnosed with dentin hypersensitivity were retrieved from the records of the Oral Diagnosis Unit at the Dental Centre of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital over a 3.5 years period, between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2013. Demographic and clinical information were retrieved and analyzed using the SPSS version 17.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: A total of 7020 patients attended the Oral Diagnosis Clinic within the period under review. The prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity was 1.37% (96). The age ranged from 12 to 68 years with a mean age of 39.7+SD 14.3 years. Most of the patients with dentin hypersensitivity (51%) were within 17-40 year's age bracket. Dentin hypersensitivity was significantly (p=0.02) higher in females (58%) than males (42%). The shocking sensation was experienced by the patients on the left side 57 (59.4%), right side 26 (27.1%), and both sides 13 (13.5%). The prevalence of dentinal sensitivity was significantly higher in maxilla than the mandible (P=0.03). In this study, gingival recession was seen in all the sensitive teeth. Conclusion: The prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity in this study was low; it was significantly higher in females than in males and showed a decline with age.
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Dentin Hypersensitivity, Hospital Patients, Oral Diagnosis, Prevalence
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abstract = {Background: Dentin hypersensitivity impact significantly on individual’s quality of life and can cause considerable concern for patients. The aim of the study was retrospectively to determine the prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity among patients attending the dental clinic at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Subjects and methods: This was a retrospective study involving hospital patients. Data of patients diagnosed with dentin hypersensitivity were retrieved from the records of the Oral Diagnosis Unit at the Dental Centre of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital over a 3.5 years period, between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2013. Demographic and clinical information were retrieved and analyzed using the SPSS version 17.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: A total of 7020 patients attended the Oral Diagnosis Clinic within the period under review. The prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity was 1.37% (96). The age ranged from 12 to 68 years with a mean age of 39.7+SD 14.3 years. Most of the patients with dentin hypersensitivity (51%) were within 17-40 year's age bracket. Dentin hypersensitivity was significantly (p=0.02) higher in females (58%) than males (42%). The shocking sensation was experienced by the patients on the left side 57 (59.4%), right side 26 (27.1%), and both sides 13 (13.5%). The prevalence of dentinal sensitivity was significantly higher in maxilla than the mandible (P=0.03). In this study, gingival recession was seen in all the sensitive teeth. Conclusion: The prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity in this study was low; it was significantly higher in females than in males and showed a decline with age.},
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