Exposed cervical dentin and dentin hypersensitivity summary of the discussion and recommendations

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First, the question was addressed whether exposed cervical dentin deserves attention irrespective if the individual suffers from dentin hypersensitivity. All presentations had, however, discussed dentin hypersensitivity implicitly suggesting that symptom-free exposed cervical dentin does not warrant special treatment although these areas are at risk for dentin hypersensitivity but also for cervical caries. These risks were recognized by the forum, and in the final management scheme, it is advised that exposed cervical dentin is further investigated for hypersensitivity and that in absence of dentin hypersensitivity the patient is advised on the possible future presentation of it [1]. The forum, however, recognized the risk of creating patients, which should not be encouraged. …