Assessment of efficiency and satisfaction in the treatment of patients with teeth hyperesthesia considering their mental condition and compliance

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess treatment effectiveness and satisfaction of patients with teeth hyperesthesia considering their mental state and compliance. Satisfaction and compliance of patients using for individual oral hygiene Sensodyne instant effect toothpaste and Sensodyne mouthrinse ('GlascoSmithKlein', UK) was evaluated using the methods of assessing personal response to the disease known as 'syndrome of psychosensory-anatomical and functional maladjustment' in 37 men aged 19 to 25 years suffering from hyperesthesia of the teeth without visible damage of dental hard tissues. It was established that before treatment patients with dental hyperesthesia were in a state of inadaptation. Professional oral hygiene and use of oral care products recommended by dentists resulted in a positive change in personal response to the disease. Patients remained in the state of adaptation throughout the entire study period (3 months). Patients were fully satisfied with the results of dental hyperesthesia treatment, since the values of the indicator of satisfaction with dental care at the end of the study reached 8.03 points. However, throughout the entire observation period patients compliance did not reach the required level. Patients usually followed the recommendations of the dentist in the amount of 25 to 50% of those recommended. Despite the patient's knowledge of the medical recommendations, the possibility of negative consequences if they were not fulfilled, they did not have the proper commitment to implement of medical prescriptions and did not voluntarily fully follow the treatment regimen and behavior recommended by the dentists. The results should be considered when treating patients with dental hyperesthesia.