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This chapter tells how to reach correct diagnosis of the pathology present in the affected tooth by recording history, visual examination, percussion, palpation, mobility test, X-ray test, electric pulp testing, transillumination test, anesthetic test, test cavity, thermal test, etc. The history includes cardiovascular system, respiratory system, Gastrointes... [More]
This chapter tells how to reach correct diagnosis of the pathology present in the affected tooth by recording history, visual examination, percussion, palpation, mobility test, X-ray test, electric pulp testing, transillumination test, anesthetic test, test cavity, thermal test, etc. The history includes cardiovascular system, respiratory system, Gastrointestinal tract system, CNS system, endocrine system, etc. all these tests are condensed in a table-form covering the text under the headings of, name of test, procedure for conducting the test, advantages, disadvantages, remarks, etc. Drugs allergies, skin diseases, and other associated conditions are also highlighted. This chapter also tells about as how to investigate a case of trauma/or injury by recording history, neuromuscular examination, head examination, TMJ assessment, oral examination, condition of teeth, in accordance with guide lines of WHO. Classification of the dental injuries which includes enamel fracture, crown fracture, root fracture, grown fracture with root involvement, luxation, concussion, avulsion, as per WHO system are also well covered in this chapter. Percussion, Palpation, Transillumination, Luxation, Concussion, Avulsion.[Less]