Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 2

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Dr. Abhishek Gautam.
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Abstract

Background:  To study the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity and related risk factors in attending the O.P.D. of Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital, Gaya, Bihar, India.  Materials and Methods: A total of 650 subjects reporting dentine sensitivity were included in the study comprising of 290 males and 360 females. All the subjects completed an interview and the subjects reporting dentine hypersensitivity were examined further using air syringe to put a blast of air to confirm the diagnosis of dentine hypersensitivity. Periodontal attachment loss and gingival recession of all the sensitive teeth were examined and recorded. Results: The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity was 26% in the oral test. The subjects receiving the treatment of hypersensitivity were only 14.7%. The older group in the 55–72 years had the highest number (98%) of subjects with dentine hypersensitivity. Most commonly affected teeth were mandibular incisors. The other factors related to dentine hypersensitivity were the socioeconomic status, lower education level, and access to dental care. The periodontal factors related to hypersensitivity were gingival recession and poor oral hygiene.  Conclusions: The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity was 26% in Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital which serving the large population of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Keywords: Adult population, dentine hypersensitivity, oral test.