Dentin hypersensitivity: classification, diagnosis, and prognosis
https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3759-2025-1068
Abstract
Relevance. The wide range of predisposing factors and clinical manifestations of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) underscores the importance of prognosticating its development in dental patients. Objective. To develop a novel classification of dentin hypersensitivity, to substantiate the relevance of prognostic criteria for DH in dental patients, and to evaluate the effectiveness of their implementation.
Materials and methods. The study enrolled 98 patients, who were allocated into three groups: one control group and two experimental groups. Clinical parameters were assessed over a 12-month observation period.
Results. The proposed classification of DH enabled the targeted identification of prognostic criteria and the selection of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, resulting in an improvement in treatment efficacy by more than 46%.
Conclusion. Long-term follow-up confirmed the effectiveness of the developed comprehensive treatment approach for DH in 96% of dental patients.
Supporting agencies: The authors declare that there was no external funding for the study.
About the Authors
L. N. Dedova
Belarusian State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Liudmila N. Dedova, DMD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Head of the Department of Periodontology
83, Dzerzhinski Ave., 220116, Minsk
A. S. Solomevich
Belarusian State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Alexander S. Solomevich, DMD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology
Minsk
Yu. L. Denisova
Belarusian State Medical University
Belarus
Belarus
Yuliya L. Denisova, DMD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Department of Periodontology
Minsk
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Dedova LN, Solomevich AS, Denisova YL. Dentin hypersensitivity: classification, diagnosis, and prognosis. Parodontologiya. 2025;30(1):23-28. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33925/1683-3759-2025-1068
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