15 Questions
Where is the probe tip placed when the metal lip clip is in place?
Middle third of the buccal/labial aspect
In which part of a tooth is the current elevated until the patient feels a response?
Middle third
Where is the MM-1/3 reference point located in a tooth?
Middle third
For anterior teeth, where should the probe tip be placed?
Incisal third
Where is the MB cusp tip referenced for in terms of positioning the probe tip?
Middle third
Where should the cold stimulus be placed for anterior teeth?
Incisal third
Where should the cold stimulus be placed for posterior teeth, according to the text?
MB cusp tip
Which of the following areas is NOT recommended for placing the cold stimulus, according to the text?
Cervical aspect for anterior teeth
What is the reason given in the text for placing the cold stimulus on the incisal third for anterior teeth and the MB cusp tip for posterior teeth?
These areas approximate the pulp horns where the pulp innervation is most plentiful
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
The cervical aspect is recommended for both anterior and posterior teeth
What aspect of the tooth crown is being referred to in the given text?
The middle third of the buccal/labial or palatal/lingual aspect
Which aspect of the tooth crown is typically used for thermal testing on anterior teeth?
The incisal third
For posterior teeth, which aspect of the tooth crown is typically used for thermal testing?
The MB cusp tip
Which of the following aspects of the tooth crown is NOT mentioned in the given text as an area used for thermal testing?
The incisal edge
Based on the given information, which of the following statements is correct?
The middle third of the buccal/labial or palatal/lingual aspect is used for thermal testing in some studies.
Learn about recommendations for placing cold stimulus on anterior and posterior teeth during pulp sensitivity testing. Some recommend placing it on the incisal third of anterior teeth and on the MB cusp tip of posterior teeth to approximate the pulp horns.
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