Association of tooth wear with dentin hypersensitivity — A systematic review
By Giovanna C. Denucci, Knut Adam, Nadine Schlueter, Cecilia P. Turssi, Luciana Butini Oliveira, Sumanth Kumbargere Nagraj, Anderson T. Hara
Originally at onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dentists who routinely manage dentin hypersensitivity can now cite systematic-review evidence that links tooth wear to higher hypersensitivity risk; practices may want to add systematic wear scoring to exams so they can intervene earlier and reduce hypersensitivity complaints.
Key points
- Systematic review published in Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
- Review synthesizes existing studies showing a positive association between measurable tooth wear and patient-reported dentin hypersensitivity.
- Evidence base is heterogeneous; authors call for standardized wear indices and prospective studies to strengthen clinical recommendations.
- Findings give periodontists, restorative dentists, and general practitioners a stronger rationale for preventive counseling and early occlusal or restorative intervention in wear-prone patients.
Who should care
Read the original on Periodontology 2000
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