NON-CARIOUS CERVICAL LESION AND DENTIN HYPERSENSITIVITY- A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) and dentin hypersensitivity (DH) are dental conditions that affect a significant portion of the population, causing discomfort and impacting the quality of life of patients. The abrasion classification is often associated with improper handling of the toothbrush or excessive consumption of abrasive foods. The etiological factor of NCCLs is multifactorial, in which the development is usually the consequence of a synergistic action of two or three etiological mechanisms: biocorrosion (erosion), friction (abrasion) and tension (abfraction). The main objective is to carry out a literature review regarding the conceptual and etiological aspects of NCCLs that trigger this pathology. A narrative and qualitative literature review was carried out. Therefore, it is essential that the dentist performs a thorough anamnesis to determine the diagnosis in order to outline an appropriate clinical treatment for the patient. Dentin hypersensitivity when associated with non-carcinogenic lesions also requires a detailed anamnesis and specific clinical treatment, alleviating the patient's discomfort. With adequate monitoring, the patient will achieve success in their treatment.