Sensibilidad dentinaria post operatoria en pacientes atendidos en la clínica de odontología de la UCSG luego de restauraciones directas entre los años 2021-2022.

Abstract

Problem. -Scientific evidence points to the prevalence of dental sensitivity related to failures in the protocols of direct restorations. Objective. -Determine the frequency of dental sensitivity and risk factors, related to the protocol of direct restorations in patients who attended the UCSG Dental Clinic. Materials and methods. -Mixed approach study, clinical, cross-sectional, prevalence, descriptive design. From a population of 200 patients who attend the Integral and Restorative Dentistry Clinic, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, a sample of 65 people between 14 and 72 years of age, who had direct Class I, II and III resin restorations were considered. A Visual Analogue Scale was used to determine the degree of postoperative sensitivity. The following were evaluated: type of cavity preparation, degree of sensitivity, postoperative period of time, risk factors causing sensitivity. Results. -Of 286 direct restorations made in the study sample, a percentage of 0.7% restorations with mild and moderate level sensitivity were found, corresponding to Class I design. Related, according to the operator, to the lack of polishing. Conclusions. -The prevalence of dentin sensitivity in direct resin restorations is low, related to compliance with protocols and the permanent review of the process by clinic teachers.