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. 2021 Winter;15(1):42-46.
doi: 10.34172/joddd.2021.008. Epub 2021 Feb 13.

Dental hypersensitivity in individuals with cleft lip and palate: Origin and therapies

Viviane Da Silva Siqueira  1 , Aury Elianny Sanchez Castillo  2 , Jose Francisco Mateo-Castillo  1 , Lidiane De Castro Pinto  1 , Daniela Garib  1 , Cláudia Ramos Pinheiro  2
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Dental hypersensitivity in individuals with cleft lip and palate: Origin and therapies

Viviane Da Silva Siqueira et al. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects. 2021 Winter.

Abstract

Background. Dental hypersensitivity is due to the exposure of the dentin layer after wear of enamel or cementum, exposing the dentinal tubules and the nerve endings of odontoblasts within these tubules. The present study aimed to assess the factors related to dental hypersensitivity in individuals with cleft lip and palate and the most common therapy received. Methods. The medical records of 536 patients with cleft lip and/or palate (281 males, 255 females) with a mean age of 18 were analyzed in a single center. The inclusion criterion was patients reporting dental hypersensitivity from May 2015 to October 2019. The origin of dental hypersensitivity was evaluated considering orthodontic movement, periodontal diseases, and reversible and irreversible pulpitis. The therapy indicated by the dental professionals for dental hypersensitivity were recorded. Descriptive statistics were performed. Results. Of 61 teeth with dental hypersensitivity, 10 were attributed to orthodontic movement, 21 to periodontal problems, 27 to reversible pulpitis, and three to irreversible pulpitis. The most used therapies were the application of fluoride varnish and prophylaxis, dentifrice indication for dental sensitivity, free gingival grafts, pulpectomy, desensitizing agent application, conservative endodontic treatment (direct pulp protection), and restoration of non-carious cervical lesions. Conclusion. Reversible pulpitis was the most prevalent etiologic factor of dental hypersensitivity in individuals with cleft lip and palate. Dentifrices for dental sensitivity and fluoride varnish application were frequently recommended.

Keywords: Cleft palate; Dental pulp; Dentin desensitizing agents; Dentin sensitivity; Endodontics; Oral hygiene.

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