A new, statistically validated theory on dental hypersensitivity was recently proffered to dental medicine. Frictional ... read more ↘ Dental Hypersensitivity (FDH) theory was first published in 2015, initially as a 34 patient pilot study in a 1st edition dental textbook covering computerized occlusal analysis, and subsequently with a 100 patient full blown study in 2016 . Basically, the timing and occlusal interactions between opposing arches can readily lead to heightened cold VAS responses. Precise occlusal adjustments and/or considerations can and do alter the patients' perception to cold (in patients with objectively confirmed stable and adapted temporomandibular joints-JVA-CBCT-MRI), with or without the existence of exposed dentin or recession. A sample clinical case study is presented demonstrating how precise, objective, and meticulously accomplished computerized occlusal adjustments can and do reduce a patients cold perception to a 5 second ice water swish. The patient in this case study is a 60 year old dentist who has been dealing with hypersensitive teeth for many years. To learn more: CNOtmj.com or visit https://www.youtube.com/user/drnickdds. ↖ read less
