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Chapter-06 Diagnostic Methods

BOOK TITLE: Review of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry

Author
1. Garg Nisha
2. Garg Amit
ISBN
9788184483864
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10735_6
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Ex-Resident, Government Dental College, Patiala, Presently at, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India, Government Dental College, Patiala, Sri Sukhmani Dental College and Hospital, Dera Bassi, Mohali, Punjab, India, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India
2. Government Dental College, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India, Sri Sukhmani Dental College and Hospital, Dera Bassi, Mohali, Punjab, India, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New Hyde Park, New York, USA
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Abstract

Diagnosis is the process of identifying a disease by careful investigation of its symptoms and history. Diagnosis and treatment planning are essential to the practice of endodontics. Diagnosis aims to determine the pathological involvement of the dental pulp. Treatment planning involves appropriate case selection, determining how difficult the treatment may be to perform on a specific individual and sequencing treatment procedures to achieve a healthy and functional dentition. In endodontic management, this may involve establishing whether the tooth is restorable and periodontally sound, the patient is able to tolerate the treatments and the clinician has the skills to perform the required treatment procedures. It is essential that a full medical, dental and demographic history be obtained, together with a thorough extra-oral and intra-oral examination. This part considers the classification of diseases of the dental pulp, together with various diagnostic aids to help in determining which condition is present, and the appropriate therapy.

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