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Table 4 Most frequent products used when managing DH (these were first choices of products indicated by the practitioners)

From: Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity by National Dental Practice-Based Research Network practitioners: results from a questionnaire administered prior to initiation of a clinical study on this topic

Most frequent products used when managing DH

N (%)

OTC potassium nitrate toothpaste

88 (48)

Fluoride formulations

70 (38)

Giving advice (related to diet and dental habits)

7 (4)

Other

7 (4)

Glutaraldehyde/HEMA

6 (3)

No treatment

2 (1)

Restorative treatments

1 (2)

Bonding agents

1 (.5)

Lasers

1 (.5)

Oxalates

1 (.5)