FLUORIDE-BASED AGENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DENTIN HYPERSENSITIVITY

Oral health-related quality of life is a relatively new and rapidly developing concept in dentistry. It refers to the patient’s perception of whether their current oral health condition affects their overall quality of life. Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a common dental pain condition triggered by various external stimuli, such as eating, drinking, brushing teeth and even breathing. The limitations in daily activities caused by DH can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. To relieve pain associated with DH, numerous therapeutic agents and procedures are available. There is substantial evidence supporting the effect of fluorides on dentin sensitivity. A wide range of fluoride-based toothpastes, gels, rinses and varnishes should be used according to indications and the patient’s clinical condition. Purpose. Present a review and discuss the features of using current fluoride-based agents in dental practice to reduce dentin hypersensitivity. Methods and Material. The literature search on the management of DH was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. The articles included in the review were published between 2020 and 2024 and are available in full text in foreign languages. References to articles published earlier were cited according to their relevance. Conclusions. The use of fluoride-based agents is considered effective for dentin hypersensitivity desensitization. There are many products developed for this condition, but there is still no single ideal product that fully solves the problem. The conducted literature review provides information and suggests solutions for a better understanding of the mechanisms of action and selection of fluoride-based agents for dentin hypersensitivity desensitization. Prospects of further research. The analysis of conducted studies indicates the effectiveness of desensitizing toothpastes in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH). At the same time, this topic also has another dimension, influenced by the age of the patients, comorbidities the condition of the oral cavity tissues, environmental factors (such as fluoride content in drinking water), the presence of industrial enterprises and others. Numerous accompanying factors contribute to the necessity of selecting fluoride-containing agents.