2. What is dental sensitivity?
Dental sensitivity is a painful feeling caused by the exposure of
dentinal tubules to external stimuli such as cold, heat, acids,
mechanical pressure, etc.
Enamel wear
Gingival retraction
High prevalence
Affects 1 of every 7 people1
1. Närhi MVO. Dentin sensitivity: a review. J Biol Buccale 1985; 13: 75-80.
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3. Dental sensitivity and quality of life
Dental sensitivity has a direct impact on quality of
life:
PAIN or discomfort caused by:
• Intake of certain food and drinks
(cold, hot, acidic…)
• Daily brushing
Brings about changes in eating habits and oral
hygiene habits
4. How to treat dental sensitivity?
- Specific toothbrush for sensitive teeth
Oral hygiene with
-Specific, non-abrasive toothpastes or gels
specific products
- Rinsing with a specific mouthwash
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- Limit consumption of acidic food and drink
Dietary advice - Consume foods that counteract erosive
effects on enamel (milk, cheese, etc.)
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- Stop habits like using wooden tooth picks, chewing ice,
Correcting bad habits smoking cigars, etc.
- Avoid para-functions such as bruxism
5. Oral hygiene with specific products: Toothbrush
PBT Filaments
Small brush head
Provide extra
softness for gentle More manageable,
cleaning. facilitates access to hard-to-
reach areas.
Conical contour
allows for better
access to
interproximal spaces
and the gingival Soft, delicate and efficient brushing
sulcus.
Prevents toothbrush abrasion
6. Oral hygiene with specific products: Toothpaste and gel
plus gel
Desensitising and protective action Intense desensitising action
• Prevents caries and remineralises enamel • Fast desensitisation
• Revitalises and regenerates gums • Prevents caries and remineralises enamel
• Topical application allows for localised action
Formulated with Potassium nitrate and Sodium fluoride
Daily use· Non-abrasive
7. Oral hygiene with specific products: Mouthwash
plus
Desensitising and protective action
• Prevents caries and remineralises enamel
• Revitalises and regenerates gums
Supplements brushing action
Facilitates access to hard-to-reach areas
Retains active ingredients in the mouth for longer
periods of time