Occlusal dysesthesia-A clinical guideline.

Background: The diagnosis and management of patients suffering from occlusal dysesthesia (OD) remain a major challenge for dental practitioners and affected patients.

Objectives: To present the results of a literature-based expert consensus intended to promote better understanding of OD and to facilitate the identification and management of affected patients.

Methods: In 2018, electronic literature searches were carried out in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar as well as in the archives of relevant journals not listed in these databases.