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A patient presents with sensitivity in ALL teeth. What is the MOST conservative treatment approach?
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Correct answer: A. Fluoride varnish application
Fluoride varnish is the most conservative, non-invasive approach for generalized tooth sensitivity — it promotes remineralization and dentinal tubule occlusion.
- A. CORRECT. Fluoride varnish is the most conservative treatment for generalized tooth sensitivity. It forms calcium fluoride deposits that occlude dentinal tubules and promotes remineralization.
- B. Composite restorations require tooth preparation and are not first-line treatment for sensitivity without active caries or structural defects.
- C. Sealants are for caries prevention in pits and fissures, not for treating generalized sensitivity.
- D. Root canal treatment is irreversible and should only be done when there is clear pulp pathology — not for generalized sensitivity.