About this Research Topic
Dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear are common dental conditions that may significantly impact negatively on the quality of life of patients across the globe. As advances in both basic science and clinical research present, the underlying mechanisms, diagnostic approaches and management strategies continue to evolve. Patients are living longer and retaining their teeth for longer resulting in patient expectations to manage the aesthetic and functional problems associated with tooth wear. These expectations impact on decision making. Modern lifestyle choices, such as high dietary acid intake has led to sensitivity secondary to erosive wear. The ongoing challenge to dental professionals in clinical practice is to diagnose and plan care accordingly.
This Research Topic aims to bring together cutting-edge research and the opinions of experts that focus on the multifaceted aspects of dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear. By fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary dialogue, we hope to enhance our understanding of the problems and ultimately improve patient care.
Key areas of interest for this Research Topic include, but are not limited to:
1. Etiology: investigations into the biological and mechanical processes, including changes within the pulpal tissues, that contribute to dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear, novel insights into genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors affecting these conditions.
2. Diagnosis: development and validation of new and innovative diagnostic tools and techniques, advanced imaging modalities and biomarkers for early detection and monitoring and measurement.
3. Prevention: strategies for the prevention of dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear, including patient education and behavioral modifications and the role of diet and nutrition in the prevention of these conditions.
4. Management approaches: evaluation of existing and emerging treatment modalities, innovations in materials science for restorative and preventive dental care, pharmacological advances and novel therapeutic agents.
5. Clinical case studies and trials: case reports that highlight complex or unusual presentations and their management, results from clinical trials that test the efficacy of new treatments or interventions.
6. Interdisciplinary collaboration: efforts to bridge gaps between basic science, clinical research, and practice and successful examples of interdisciplinary approaches to diagnosis, prevention and care.
We invite researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to contribute original research articles, reviews, clinical case studies, and opinion pieces that address these critical areas. By gathering diverse perspectives and innovative research, this collection aims to advance our understanding and management of dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
This Research Topic aims to bring together cutting-edge research and the opinions of experts that focus on the multifaceted aspects of dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear. By fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary dialogue, we hope to enhance our understanding of the problems and ultimately improve patient care.
Key areas of interest for this Research Topic include, but are not limited to:
1. Etiology: investigations into the biological and mechanical processes, including changes within the pulpal tissues, that contribute to dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear, novel insights into genetic, lifestyle, and environmental risk factors affecting these conditions.
2. Diagnosis: development and validation of new and innovative diagnostic tools and techniques, advanced imaging modalities and biomarkers for early detection and monitoring and measurement.
3. Prevention: strategies for the prevention of dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear, including patient education and behavioral modifications and the role of diet and nutrition in the prevention of these conditions.
4. Management approaches: evaluation of existing and emerging treatment modalities, innovations in materials science for restorative and preventive dental care, pharmacological advances and novel therapeutic agents.
5. Clinical case studies and trials: case reports that highlight complex or unusual presentations and their management, results from clinical trials that test the efficacy of new treatments or interventions.
6. Interdisciplinary collaboration: efforts to bridge gaps between basic science, clinical research, and practice and successful examples of interdisciplinary approaches to diagnosis, prevention and care.
We invite researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to contribute original research articles, reviews, clinical case studies, and opinion pieces that address these critical areas. By gathering diverse perspectives and innovative research, this collection aims to advance our understanding and management of dentine hypersensitivity and tooth wear, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Keywords: Dentine Hypersensitivity, Tooth Wear, erosion, abrasion, attrition, prevalence, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, management
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