[Research progress in dental pulp assessment and diagnosis systems for pulpitis]

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Dental Diagnostics
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Accurate pulp status assessment is critical for effective dental treatment planning.
• Traditional methods (symptoms, exams, imaging) have controversial diagnostic accuracy.
• Emerging technologies offer more objective diagnostic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review current pulp status assessment methods.
• To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and limitations of diagnostic tools.
• To explore advancements in pulpitis diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review of pulp status assessment techniques.
• Analysis of diagnostic effectiveness and limitations of various methods.
• Review of current pulpitis diagnosis systems and emerging technologies.

Main Results:

• Traditional methods show limitations in diagnostic accuracy.
• New technologies like pulp blood flow testing and AI offer improved objectivity.
• Current diagnostic systems require optimization for better treatment outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Objective diagnostic tools are essential for precise pulpitis diagnosis.
• Advancements in technology can significantly optimize dental treatment processes.
• Further research is needed to fully integrate new technologies into clinical practice.