Pulp Vitality

Question 1

A reading of 8 on the vitalometer usually indicates what condition?

Answer 1

Necrotic/ degenerative/ dead or dying pulp

Question 2

What area of the tooth should you place the vitalometer on when testing a tooth?

Answer 2

Facial middle third surface of enamel only

Question 3

Who may perform vitality testing?

Answer 3

RDA under direct supervision

Question 4

What is a vitalometer used for?

Answer 4

For testing pulps vitality response & condition

Size & depth may be indicated