Who Is at the Greatest Risk for Developing Dentin Hypersensitivity

question 13

Multiple Choice

Who is at the greatest risk for developing dentin hypersensitivity?

• A) 15-year-old boy with mild gingivitis
• B) 35-year-old female with chronic periodontal disease
• C) 70-year-old female with a partial denture
• D) 50-year-old male with chronic periodontal disease

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