Pulpal Pathosis
Diagnosis and Classification
Pulpal Pathosis Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Patient history.
Medical history.
Dental history.
Questioning
Visual diagnosis (examination intra and extra- oral.
Special methods for diagnosis:
special methods for diagnosis
1. Regular Tests
2. Special Tests
3. Supplemental Tests.
Cold Test
cold testing is usually performed first by using Endo ice (Dichlorodifluoromethane).
Thermo-Vitality Test
Heat Test
by using Gutta Percha, Stopper or hot water.
Heat Test
Electric Pulp Test
- Indicates only whether the pulp isresponsive or not.
- Used to confirm then results of previous tests.
Electro-Vitality Test
Supplemental Test
Supplemental Tests
Selected Anesthesia
Transluminance.
Cavity test.
Diagnosis the pathway of fistula.
clinical classification
Clinical Classification
Normal Pulp
- normal pulp is sympotome free.
- response to cold test 1-2 sec and then disappear.
- normal PDL space and intact.
- lamina dura on radioghraphe.
Reversible Pulpitis
- Initial pathosis to pulp.
Reversible Pulpitis
Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
- Continous pain, spontaneous pain.
- Response persistent for long time when stimulate.
Asympotomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Asymptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Vital pulp but not normal, destruction to odontoblasts and A delta fibers also detructed .
Pulp necrosis
- Patient have history of pulpitis or trauma.
- Discoloration of tooth may be present.
Pulp Necrosis
Previosly initiated therapy
Previously treated
pulp