The variability of electric pulp response thresholds in primary molars: a clinical study

Bulut M., Ulusoy A. T.

EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, vol.22, no.4, pp.693-697, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s40368-021-00608-3
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.693-697
  • Keywords: Electric pulp test, Physiological root resorption, Primary teeth, Pulp vitality
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose The variability of the EPT response threshold is the most important part of accurate diagnosis of pulp status of caries-affected resorbing primary teeth. This study evaluated the mean EPT threshold values and appropriate electrode placement sites for primary molar teeth based on their physiological root resorption levels.