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Pulp and periradicular testing.

Linda Gibson Levin¹

¹University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. levinlg@mac.com

Pediatric Dentistry

|May 3, 2013

Summary

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Accurate pulp and periradicular testing is vital for diagnosing dental trauma. While current vitality tests are subjective, combining them with clinical and radiographic data aids diagnosis and treatment planning.

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Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Traumatology

Background:

Pulp and periradicular testing are essential for evaluating and monitoring traumatized teeth.
Accurate diagnosis guides therapeutic intervention, minimizing dental structure destruction and restoring function.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the current best evidence for accurate diagnostic testing of the pulp and periapex in traumatized teeth.

Main Methods:

Searched five databases for literature on pulpal testing and trauma.
Consulted widely recognized textbooks on the subject.

Main Results:

Current pulp vitality tests are subjective and measure neuronal status, not true viability.
Tests measuring tissue perfusion reflect vitality better but are not commercially available.
Commonly used tests show acceptable predictive value when used with clinical and radiographic observations.

Conclusions:

Pulpal and periradicular tests are crucial for diagnosing and managing dental trauma.
Test selection should consider patient presentation and influencing factors.
Integrating test results with clinical and radiographic findings ensures optimal diagnosis and treatment planning.