Influence of maturation status and tooth type of permanent teeth upon electrometric and thermal pulp testing - PubMed (original) (raw)

Comparative Study

Influence of maturation status and tooth type of permanent teeth upon electrometric and thermal pulp testing

H J Fulling et al. Scand J Dent Res. 1976 Sep.

Abstract

The threshold values of developing teeth were determined for two commonly used electrometric pulp testers (Siemens Sirotest and Bofors Pulp Tester) and a new thermal test based on carbon dioxide snow (Odontotest). The teeth examined were divided into 7 stages according to maturation status. This study showed that teeth in Stages 3-5, i.e. until completion of root formation, show an increased electrometric threshold value. The Siemens tester appeared to be equal to the Bofors tester with regard to reliability. The Odontotest was the most reliable method examined, giving a consistent positive response in all examined teeth.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

Cited by

Publication types

MeSH terms

Substances