Recession, dentine hypersensitivity, tooth wear and associated risk factors: An observational, cross-sectional multi-centre epidemiological study
Dentine hypersensitivity Tooth wear Recession Clinical loss of attachment Oral hygiene habits Dietary habits
To complete the study, the participants will need to attend the study site for 1 visit only. This appointment will last approximately 30 minutes and will comprise of informed consent, eligibility, completion of a questionnaire and an oral examination. Participants who provide written informed consent to participate in the study and fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria, will be asked to complete a questionnaire relating to tooth sensitivity, tooth wear and periodontal health. The questionnaire will be completed under the supervision of a designated member of the study team, who will be available to answer any questions the participant may have. Completion of the questionnaire takes 5–10 minutes. Following completion of the questionnaire, the participants will also undergo a standardised clinical oral examination with a trained and calibrated research dentist. The oral examination will take 20 minutes and will look at tooth wear, tooth sensitivity and gum health.
1. Healthy participants of either gender who are attending a general dental practice for an appointment with a dental professional 2. Aged 18 years or over 3. Understand and are willing, able and likely to comply with all study procedures and restrictions 4. Accept the form of the study and sign a declaration of informed consent 5. In good health (see exclusion criteria below) 6. Have a minimum of 10 teeth not including implants or teeth with crowns or bridges
1. Incapable of responding to the questions 2. Immediate employee of the sponsor or the research team conducting the study. Employees of the Sponsor or research site not associated with the research team are eligible to participate. 3. Women known to be pregnant 4. Currently using maxillary or mandibular orthodontic appliances 5. Used analgesic (pain relieving) drugs or had used a topical analgesic in the preceding 24 hours 6. Required antibiotic cover (following infectious endocarditis, using prosthetic cardiac valves) 7. Having pathology – haemophilia, using anti-coagulants (including plaque anti-aggregants) 8. Anyone who in the investigators opinion is not suitable to take part in the study