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    • Dentistry
    • Endodontics
    • Dental Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Accurate assessment of inflamed or necrotic teeth is crucial for successful endodontic treatment.
    • The electric pulp tester (EPT) is a common diagnostic tool, but its accuracy can be affected by various factors.
    • Identifying sources of error in EPT use is essential for reliable clinical decision-making.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate potential sources of error in electric pulp testing (EPT).
    • To evaluate the influence of interproximal restorations and tooth contact on EPT accuracy.
    • To determine the reliability of EPT in diagnosing pulpal status in endodontically treated and vital teeth.

    Main Methods:

    • In vivo evaluation of 46 intact teeth (23 pairs) in 22 patients.
    • Experimental groups included endodontically treated and vital teeth with Class II amalgam restorations.
    • EPT was performed on teeth in different conditions: enamel, restoration, contacting, or isolated.

    Main Results:

    • A high rate of false positive responses (82%) was observed in pulpless teeth with contacting interproximal restorations.
    • EPT impulses can transmit through proximal metallic contacts, stimulating adjacent teeth.
    • Vital tooth groups showed consistently high positive response rates, regardless of restoration status.

    Conclusions:

    • Interproximal restorations contacting adjacent teeth or gingiva can lead to inaccurate EPT results.
    • Isolation with a rubber dam is recommended when testing teeth with such restorations.
    • Placing the EPT probe on areas with uninterrupted dentinal tubules improves diagnostic accuracy.