SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS: SENSIBILITY TESTS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the layers of dentine?
A
2
Q
What special investigations can investigate pulpal satus?
A
– Radiography
– Sensibility tests
– Percussion
3
Q
What is :
- Vitality Testing
- Sensitivity Testing
- Sensibility Testing
A
VITALITY TESTING: is the pulp alive?
SENSITIVITY TESTING: Does the pulp have an exaggerated response to a stimulus?
SENSIBILITY TESTING: Assessment of a pulps sensory response
4
Q
What should Sensibility tests should be used in conjunction with?
A
Used in conjunction with:
– A good history
– A thorough clinical examination
– Other investigations –e.g. radiographs, percussion
