8 Questions
Which diagnostic test is used to determine vitality?
EPT and Cold testing
What is a common symptom of Acute Apical Abscess?
Spontaneous Pain
In which stage is the tooth non-vital with no response to thermal stimuli or EPT?
Chronic Apical Periodontitis
What condition requires Root Canal Treatment (RCT) due to a draining sinus tract or fistula?
Chronic Suppurative Periodontitis
Which diagnostic procedure helps in determining the vitality of a tooth?
Vitality Testing
What is the classic symptom of irreversible pulpitis in a vital tooth?
Lingering Pain to Cold
Which diagnostic test helps in identifying whether a tooth has an endodontic or periodontal problem?
Tracing Sinus Tract
Why is it important to take both a periapical (PA) and bite wing radiograph?
More angles help in vitality testing
Study Notes
Diagnostic Tests in Endodontics
- Thermal stimuli and EPT (Electric Pulp Test) are used to determine vitality of a tooth.
- The diagnostic procedure that helps in determining the vitality of a tooth is Thermal testing.
Symptoms of Acute Apical Abscess
- A common symptom of Acute Apical Abscess is pain.
Stages of Tooth Vitality
- In the necrotic stage, the tooth is non-vital with no response to thermal stimuli or EPT.
Root Canal Treatment (RCT)
- A condition that requires Root Canal Treatment (RCT) due to a draining sinus tract or fistula is a chronic apical abscess.
Identifying Endodontic or Periodontal Problems
- The diagnostic test that helps in identifying whether a tooth has an endodontic or periodontal problem is a periodontal probing.
Symptoms of Irreversible Pulpitis
- The classic symptom of irreversible pulpitis in a vital tooth is spontaneous pain.
Importance of Radiographs
- It is important to take both a periapical (PA) and bite wing radiograph to assess the entire tooth, including the surrounding bone and tissues.
Learn about the importance of proper diagnosis in endodontic treatment and the step-by-step approach to examination and testing. Discover the essential diagnostic procedures and how to effectively communicate with patients to determine the best course of action.
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