NIVEL DE CONOCIMIENTO DEL MANEJO DE DESENSIBILIZANTES EN LA HIPERSENSIBILIDAD DENTINARIA EN ODONTÓLOGOS DE LA CIUDAD DE CUENCA - ECUADOR EN EL AÑO 2025

Abstract

Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a prevalent condition characterized by acute pain in response to external stimuli, resulting from dentin exposure following loss of enamel or cementum. Clinical management is based on the use of desensitizing agents, applied professionally or at home. Objective: To determine, through a survey, the level of knowledge among dentists in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, regarding the use of desensitizing agents in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity. Methodology: A cross-sectional quantitative design was used. The sample consisted of 150 dentists registered with the Azuay Dental Association during 2025. A nine-question form was used to assess professionals' knowledge of clinical guidelines for DH management. Results: The overall average score for adherence to clinical guidelines was 17.03 (Standard Deviation = 2.64). This result indicates that the dental population studied has a high level of knowledge, demonstrating homogeneity and standardization in both diagnostic protocols and treatment strategies. Conclusion: The professionals from the College of Dentists of Azuay participating in this study possess up-to-date knowledge in accordance with contemporary models for the management of dentin hypersensitivity.