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Dentin Hypersensitivity—Etiology, Treatment Possibilities and Other Related Factors: A Literature Review

Daphne Câmara Barcellos, Alessandra Buhler Borges, Carlos Rocha Gomes Torres, Alexandre Luiz Souto Borges, Ana Lucia Marsilio, Cláudio Antonio Talge Carvalho

Citation Information : Barcellos DC, Borges AB, Torres CR, Borges AL, Marsilio AL, Carvalho CA. Dentin Hypersensitivity—Etiology, Treatment Possibilities and Other Related Factors: A Literature Review. World J Dent 2012; 3 (1):60-67.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1129

Published Online: 01-06-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


Abstract

Clinical relevance

A better understanding of the etiology and factors involved in dentin hypersensitivity will help the management of the hypersensitivity teeth.

How to cite this article

Borges AB, Barcellos DC, Torres CRG, Borges ALS, Marsilio AL, Carvalho CAT. Dentin Hypersensitivity— Etiology, Treatment Possibilities and Other Related Factors: A Literature Review. World J Dent 2012;3(1):60-67.


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