Q.13 What steps would you take to clinically diagnose a patient with dentine hypersensitivity (Selected variables)

Staff (n)

Students (n)

Clinical Sensitivity to Cold,

32

30

Clinical Examination,

30

22

Dentine Hypersensitivity History

23

21

Vitality Test

10

8

Aggravating factor

5

7

Eliminate the cause of Dentine Hypersensitivity

9

3

Assess Recession

8

6

Take a radiograph

7

5

Clinical Testing Not Specified

7

4

Apply Bonding Agent

1

5

Provision of a desensitising toothpaste

1

5

Med History

2

2

Diet History

2

3