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Polytetrafluoroethylene tape to combat tooth sensitivity during complete mouth rehabilitation

  • Amir Alizadeh
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    Graduate student, Graduate Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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  • Prajakta Kulkarni
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    Corresponding author: Dr Prajakta Shreeram Kulkarni, Department of Restorative Sciences, The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, 1430 John Wesley Gilbert Drive, Augusta, GA 30912
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    Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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  • Darshanjit Pannu
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    Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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  • Jimmy Londono
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    Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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      Abstract

      Dentin sensitivity is a common complaint from patients during and after tooth preparation for complete coverage restorations. Techniques to reduce sensitivity during tooth preparation include immediate dentin sealing and application of desensitizers. However, managing dentin sensitivity during complete mouth rehabilitation on natural teeth can be challenging, especially for patients with dentin hypersensitivity. A technique to protect the prepared teeth during complete mouth rehabilitation using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape is described.
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