Dentinal Hypersensitivity

A vibrant dental anatomy illustration showing dentin and sensitivity concepts, with an emphasis on the dental tubules and exposure due to erosion, designed in an educational style.

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Are you knowledgeable about dentinal hypersensitivity? Take our comprehensive quiz to find out how much you really know about this important dental issue.

You'll explore:

The causes of dentinal hypersensitivity
Natural defense mechanisms of teeth
Effective desensitizing agents
Recommended care practices for sensitive teeth

25 Questions6 MinutesCreated by CaringTooth123

All of the following are means of dentinal hypersensitivity except...

Thermal

Trauma

Mechanical

Chemical

Which of the following is least affected by D.H.S? (dentinal hypersensitivity*)

Incisors

Premolars

Molars

Canines

How many tubules are in every sq. Mm of dentin?

100,000

30,000

1,000

20,000

Who is most affected by D.H.S.?

Women, ages 20 to 40

Men, ages 20 to 40

Dental Hygiene Students

Children who do not brush their teeth

Which of the following is a pain producing stimuli caused by rapid moment of fluids within dentinal tubules?

Percolation

Acid Hydrolysis

Hydrodynamic Theory

Pythagorean Theory

Heat causes ___, which causes ___ on nerves.

Compression; pressure

Expansion; pain

Expansion; pressure

Compression; pain

Hydrodynamic Theory affects ____ nevers.

Efferent

Afferent

The more tubules there are, the more sensitivity there will be.

True

False

Which of the following is not a natural defense mechanism?

Calcification

Reminerilization

Sclerosis

What type of dentin is involved in sclerosis

Primary

Secondary

Apical

Peritubular

Select the Actions of Desentizing Agents

Blocks fluid flow

Kills of nerve endings

Seals Tubules

Stimulates Secondary Dentin

Patients should expect immediate relief from using sensitive toothpaste.

True

False

Biofilm can open up a tubule to ___ times its normal size.

Which of the following is NOT a desensitizing agent?

Potassium Nitrate

Stannous Fluoride

Potassium Carbonate

Strontium Chloride

Sensitive Pro-Relief, VitalMin, and NUPRONUSolutios all provide instant relief.

True

False

How long does VitalMinTooth Root Desensitizer work?

1 week

1 day

1 month

Can you use 0.454% SnF Gel-Kam on composites and porcelain?

Yes

Client applied gels for sensitivity:

Relief ACP Oral Care

Prevident Sensitive

PreviDent Enamel Prtect

.404% Stannous Fluoride Gel Came

Hypersensitivity increases with age.

True

False

At NCC, we use EnamelPro Varnish 5% NaF with ACP

True

False

How long should you avoid brushing after eating?

30 minutes

1 hour

15 minutes

45 minutes

Young biofilm needs ___ of saliva saturation for reminerlization; older biofilm needs ___

30 minute; 3 hours

1 hour; 5 hours

10 minutes; 4 hours

4 hours; 24 hours

Sensodyne Pronamel Contains

5% Potassium Nitrate and a neutral pH

15% Potassium Nitrate and a basic pH

5% Potassium Nitrate and a basic pH

15% Potassium Nitrate and a neutral pH

Crest Sensi-Stop Strips contain...

Hydroxappitite crystals

Sodium crystals

Calcium crystals

Oxalate crystals

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