Dentine hypersensitivity and associated factors: a Nigerian cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity (DH) may be on the increase as a result of changing lifestyles. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of DH and relative importance of associated factors in 18-35 year old Nigerians and compare to findings from a similar European study.

Methods: Following ethical approval, 1349 subjects from the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria participated in this cross sectional study.

A national survey of tooth wear on facial and oral surfaces and risk factors in young Nigerian adults.

Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of tooth wear and to identify risk factors in a sample of young Nigerian adults.

Materials And Methods: Participants were individuals aged 18-35 years, attending dental clinics located in eight centers representing the six geopolitical zones of the country. Calibrated examiners measured tooth wear using basic erosive wear examination (BEWE) index.

Knowledge, diagnosis and management of dentine hypersensitivity: a national survey of dentists in Nigeria.

Aim: To assess the knowledge of Nigerian dentists regarding dentine hypersensitivity (DH) and their methods of diagnosis and management.

Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study of dentists practicing in all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria was conducted. The questionnaire focussed on participant's demography, exposure to patients with DH, knowledge-based questions, diagnosis and management of DH.

Incidence of postoperative pain after use of calcium hydroxide mixed with normal saline or 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament in the treatment of apical periodontitis.

Objective: To compare the incidence of postoperative pain after the use of calcium hydroxide powder mixed with normal saline or 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament.

Participants: Fifty-five subjects aged 17-60 years with teeth diagnosed to have apical periodontitis.