Reversible pulpitis 1 : DENTINAL HYPERSENSITIVITY
Symptom: spontaneous sharp lancinating pain
Tooth is Vital
Theory – Hydrodynamic Theory
Treatment options:
- Unfilled acrylic soln.- dentine bonding agents
- Fluoride gels / varnishes
- Desensitizing pastes – Potassium Nitrate salts, Strontium salts, 33% NaF salts
- ( use twice daily for 6 months > review > once in a week > once in 2 weeks )
- Crown placement