Dentine hypersensitivity can be a particularly uncomfortable and unpleasant sensation affecting the quality of life of patients significantly. For few, it may represent only a minor inconvenience but for many the degree of discomfort and emotional anguish can be overwhelming. The ultimate goal in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity is the immediate and permanent alleviation of pain with restoration of the original impermeability of the dentinal tubules. The successful management of dentine hypersensitivity is often very challenging for the dental professional. The ideal desensitizing...