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Chapter-07 Diagnostic Aids

BOOK TITLE: Dental Operating Room Assistant

Author
1. Awasthi PN
ISBN
9789350251355
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11345_7
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
1. Aiwan-E-Galib Marg, Kotla Road, Temple Lane, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Diagnosis consists of planned observations to evaluate existing condition and diligently providing required treatment. Besides the subjective symptoms like pain, discomfort certain tests and diagnostic equipments can be used for the diagnosis of endodontic problem. Simplest of the clinical test is visual and tactile examination i.e. checking for three Cs (Color, Contour, Consistency) afterwards in the list are percussion, palpation, mobility test. Radiography, electric pulp testing, thermal testing, anesthetic testing are other tools in diagnostic procedure supplementing dental treatment.

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