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The assessment of pulpal vitality
Author(s) -
ROWE A. H. R.,
FORD T. R. PITT
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1990.tb00843.x
Subject(s) - vitality , dentistry , medicine , physical examination , laser doppler velocimetry , orthodontics , surgery , radiology , blood flow , philosophy , theology
Summary. This is a review of methods of assessing dental pulp vitality in order to assist the clinician in diagnosis and treatment planning. It covers the patient's history, clinical examination, assessment of radiographs, thermal tests, electrical tests, test cavities, use of anaesthesia, and the recent application of laser Doppler flowmetry.