Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe
the pain sensation of sensitive teeth.
- Discuss
prevalence features related to
periodontal status, age, gender, and tooth type and surface.
- Describe
the orientation and the role of the enamel, cementum, dentin, dentinal
tubules, tubular fluid, pulp, nerve fibers, and odontoblasts in hypersensitivity.
- Identify
the stimuli that lead to nerve depolarization.
- Explain
the hydrodynamic theory.
- Identify
common causes of gingival recession and loss of tooth structure, as
well as the role of each in the development of hypersensitivity.
- Identify
other conditions that manifest as tooth pain and describe the process
of differential diagnosis.
- Discuss
factors related to hypersensitivity, including the role of plaque, bleaching,
oral habits, and diet.
- Discuss
the challenges that are inherent in clinical hypersensitivity research.
- Describe
how treatment strategies impact hypersensitivity.
- Explain
the process of natural remission of hypersensitivity.
- Evaluate treatment and management options including self- and professionally applied desensitizing agents.
Assessment Method: Post-test only
