Alayadi Haya, Alsadon Omar, Alwadi Maram Ali, Alkhateeb Alaa A, Alroweilly Deema, Alassmi Zainab, Alshehri Wedad
Dental Health Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Dent J (Basel). 2025 Aug 4;13(8):353. doi: 10.3390/dj13080353.
Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) significantly impacts oral health-related quality of life. While global prevalence estimates range from 10-15%, region-specific data from Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study also aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's mental health initiatives, as DH-associated anxiety impacts overall well-being. This study assessed DH prevalence and quality of life impact among Saudi adults. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 748 Saudi adults aged ≥ 18 years between April and May. Data were collected using a validated Arabic Dentinal Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ) alongside socio-demographic variables. Participants reporting DH symptoms within 12 months were included in impact analyses. Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA examined associations between DHEQ scores and participant characteristics. Self-reported DH prevalence was 54.3% (n = 406), substantially exceeding global estimates. Among affected individuals, mean DHEQ score was 0.56 ± 0.19, indicating moderate-to-substantial quality-of-life impact. Functional limitations were most affected, particularly enjoyment of eating and drinking (0.72 ± 0.21). Significant associations were identified between higher DHEQ scores and age extremes (<18 and >35 years; < 0.001), higher income levels ( = 0.032), fewer teeth ( = 0.040), and dental pain presence ( = 0.009). Sex, residence, education, and employment showed no significant associations. More than half of Saudi adults reported DH symptoms, representing a significant public health concern with substantial quality of life implications. Prevalence substantially exceeds global estimates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Age, income, tooth count, and pain presence emerged as key factors. These findings support developing population-specific prevention strategies, particularly targeting younger and older adults with tooth loss.
牙本质过敏症（DH）对口腔健康相关生活质量有显著影响。虽然全球患病率估计在10%至15%之间，但沙特阿拉伯的特定地区数据仍然有限。这项研究也符合沙特2030年愿景中的心理健康倡议，因为与DH相关的焦虑会影响整体幸福感。本研究评估了沙特成年人中DH的患病率及其对生活质量的影响。在4月至5月期间，对748名年龄≥18岁的沙特成年人进行了一项横断面在线调查。使用经过验证的阿拉伯文牙本质过敏症体验问卷（DHEQ）以及社会人口统计学变量收集数据。在12个月内报告有DH症状的参与者被纳入影响分析。描述性统计和单因素方差分析检验了DHEQ分数与参与者特征之间的关联。自我报告的DH患病率为54.3%（n = 406），大大超过全球估计值。在受影响的个体中，DHEQ平均得分为0.56±0.19，表明对生活质量有中度至重度影响。功能限制受影响最大，尤其是饮食享受方面（0.72±0.21）。较高的DHEQ分数与极端年龄（<18岁和>35岁；<0.001）、较高收入水平（= 0.032）、较少牙齿数量（= 0.040）和存在牙齿疼痛（= 0.009）之间存在显著关联。性别、居住地点、教育程度和就业情况未显示出显著关联。超过一半的沙特成年人报告有DH症状，这是一个重大的公共卫生问题，对生活质量有重大影响。患病率大大超过全球估计值，凸显了针对性干预的必要性。年龄、收入、牙齿数量和疼痛情况成为关键因素。这些发现支持制定针对特定人群的预防策略，特别是针对牙齿缺失的年轻人和老年人。
