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1
Q

What types of tests are performed to determine pulpal diagnosis?

A

Temperature tests

2
Q

How will normal pulp react to cold and hot?

A

Cold: feels cold sensation which disappears (WNL)
Hot: it feels warm (WNL)

3
Q

How will Reversible pulpitis react to cold and hot?

A

Cold: Painful then disappears
Hot: it feels warm (WNL)

4
Q

How will Irreversible pulpitis react to cold and hot?

A

Cold: Painful then stays
Hot: It feels warm (WNL)

5
Q

How will Necrotic pulp react to cold and hot?

A

Cold: no response at all
Hot: No response or possibly hurts (hot gases expand)

6
Q

What are the steps to testing teeth for pulpitis?

A
  1. chief complaint
  2. percussion with finger first (a few teeth away)
  3. Repeat percussion with mirror handle.
  4. Palpate (a few teeth away)
  5. Probe it
  6. Cold/Heat
7
Q

What are the four types of periapical diagnosis?

A

AAP (asymptomatic apical perio)
SAP (symptomatic apical perio)
AAA (acute apical abscess)
CAA (chronic apical abscess–Sinus tract)