Endodontic Tests

Question 1

Percussion test tells us:

Answer 1

Presence of inflammation in PDL or not

Question 2

Palpation test tells us:

Answer 2

Spread of inflammation to periodontium from PDL or not

Question 3

Electric Pulp test tells us:

Answer 3

Pulp vitality, responsiveness (necrosis or not)

Question 4

Thermal test tells us:

Answer 4

Pulp vitality

• Hot (irreversible)
• Cold (reversible)

Question 5

If you have pain, what is the hardest to anesthetize?

Answer 5

Irreversible pulpitis on a mandibular tooth