Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Test Your Knowledge on Dentinal Hypersensitivity
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
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
What are reasons for D.H.S.?
Dentin and Cementum exposure
Gingival Recession
Dietary Errosion
Loose Fillings
Braces
Abrasion
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.
5
2
7
3
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
No
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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