Dentine hypersensitivity and dentine exposure in Arab patient populations

Manal A Awad 1 2, Dina El Kassas 3, Latfiya Al Harthi 4, Sheela Abraham 1 2, Khalifa Al-Khalifa 5, Mai Khalaf 6, Rola Alhabashneh 7, David Bartlett 8

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04 January 2020

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doi: 10.1111/joor.12927

Abstract

Background: Dentine hypersensitivity is a frequent oral complaint that is usually associated with several factors including diet and oral hygiene practices.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, severity and correlates of dentine hypersensitivity and dentine exposure-related risk indicators in a sample from six Arab countries.

Methods: A multinational cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 2924 participants, attending dental practices, aged 18-35 years from six Arab countries. Trained examiners assessed dentine hypersensitivity using the Schiff scale and scored the tooth with the highest value in each sextant. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire that assessed the frequency of drinking and eating acidic foods and their oral health habits.

Results: Overall, the Schiff score 1 was found in 938 (32.6%), score 2 in 613 (21%) and score 3 in 274 (9%) of the participants. There was variation between countries with Saudi Arabia (13.9%) and Oman (15%) having the highest prevalence of hypersensitivity and Kuwait (2.2) and Jordan the lowest (4.8%). Participants who experienced toothache and difficulty eating once a day were significantly more likely to have Schiff score 2 or 3 (OR: 2.51, 95% CI: 1.54-2.87; OR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.04-1.73, respectively). Furthermore, drinking soft drinks once a day was also significantly associated with dentine exposure (OR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.19, 1.65).

Conclusion: In this cross-sectional study, dentine sensitivity and exposure were common in Arab patient populations.

Keywords: Arab populations; dentine exposure; dentine hypersensitivity; risk factors.

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