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Treatment Approaches for Dentin Hypersensitivity

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The aim of this chapter is to review the various treatment approaches used by clinicians to treat dentin hypersensitivity and evaluate their efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity. Evidence from both in vitro and in vivo studies will be assessed to determine whether there is any support for these treatment products and procedures based on their proposed underlying mechanism of action.

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