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ANALYSIS OF DENTINE HYPERSENSITIVITY AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG LOCAL POPULATION OF PAKISTAN

Dr Amna Iqbal, Dr Umme Habiba, Dr Gul Rawish Tahir

Objective of the study: The main objective of the study is to analysis of dentine hypersensitivity and its associated factors among local population of Pakistan. Methodology of the study: A total of 200 patients which included 120 female and 80 male patients in the adolescent age group of 13–18 years undergoing orthodontic treatment from January 2019 chosen by random selection were included for the study. Results: There was a significant correlation found between pain and the QOL of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Overall score of OHRQOL increased significantly in the initial phase of treatment where the incidence of severe to moderate pain was reported in 80% patients. Conclusion: Pain is very important sequelae of treatment and incorporates a vital impact on the QOL of odontology patients, particularly throughout the initial phases of treatment. Patient motivation and content by the dentist have a profounding impact in reducing the pain and discomfort, up the QOL, associated an overall improvement within the patient compliance touching the eminent outcome of the treatment

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