Original Article
Prevalence and Impact of Dentine Hypersensitivity among Undergraduates in a University Campus of Central India
Author(s):
Suryakant C Deogade*, Vinay Suresan, Jaiprakash R Rathod and Dinesh Naitam
Background: Dentine hypersensitivity (DHS) is a common clinical problem exhibiting a varied prevalence values. There is limited documentation on the prevalence of DHS outside the hospital setting and impact of DHS among young adults in India. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and trigger factors associated with DHS among young adults in a university community in Central India. It also aimed to determine the functional and psychological impacts of DHS among them. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried among undergraduates of Rani Durgawati University of Jabalpur in January, 2015. The surveyed population consisted of 570 young adults, 242 males and 328 females, aged 17 to 26 years. All participants answered questions regarding demography, self-reported DHS, the t.. Read More»
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