Epidemiological Study to Evaluate the Prevalence of Dentine Hypersensitivity among Patients.

BACKGROUND Dentine hypersensitivity (DH) is a common finding with different prevalence rate. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of DH and associated risk factors. MATERIALS & METHODS This cross-sectional survey was done among patients coming to dental hospital. The diagnosis of DH was made as the result of both clinical examination and patient's response. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to know demography profile, self-reported DH, the activating factors, preventive measures and frequency. Descriptive statistics were obtained and frequency distribution was calculated using Chi square t test at p value <0.05. RESULTS The total population compromised of 960 patients including 528 males and 432 females. The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in this sample was 42.5% and more common among male population (60.8%) and the peak age was between 30 to 39 years (39.2%). Lower anteriors were commonly involved (35.8%) and cold drinks (25.8%) are the main aggravating factor. 6.5% experience it all the time but still some do not take preventive measures. CONCLUSION There is high prevalence rate of DH and mainly among males. Some of the patients had it all the time but still they do not want to control the problem. How to cite this article:Rane P, Pujari S, Patel P, Gandhewar M, Madria K, Dhume S. Epidemiological Study to Evaluate the Prevalence of Dentine Hypersensitivity among Patients. J Int Oral Health 2013; 5(5):15-9.