Identification of the Ideal Reference Site and Pain Threshold Values for the Placement of Electric Pulp Testers in Permanent Upper and Lower Anterior Teeth: A Cross-Sectional Study
Kanamarlapudi V Saikiran,
Deepa Gurunathan,
Esha Gayathri
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Electric pulp testers (EPTs) are widely used diagnostic tools for diagnosing traumatized teeth. Several factors can affect the result of an electric pulp test. One such factor that will affect the diagnosis is the electrode tip placement. Hence, the current study aims to identify the most painful site and response time threshold in healthy anterior teeth.Methods: A total of 90 individuals, 48 male and 42 female, aged 19 to 25 years, were recruited. An EPT was placed on three different sites: the … Show more
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