Comparison of Vitality Test with Sensitivity Tests in Mature and Immature Teeth: Clinical Trial
Abstract
One of the crucial steps in deciding on tooth treatment is determining the vitality and health status of the pulp. This study compares pulse oximetry (PO), electric pulp test (EPT), and cold test in both mature and immature permanent teeth.
Methods
20 immature and 20 mature permanent incisors of 6-12-year-old ASA1 children were included. Pulp vitality was determined using EPT, cold test, and PO. The study used a PO device (CMS60D, Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd, China) to measure the SpO2 of the teeth. Statistical comparisons were made using Shapiro-Wilk, Spearman rank correlation test, and Kruskal-Wallis test/Dunn post-hoc analysis.
Results
There was no significant correlation between finger SpO2 and the SpO2 of mature/immature teeth. Arterial oxygen saturation values in immature teeth were significantly higher than in mature teeth. There was a high correlation between the vitality response of EPT, cold test, and PO.
Conclusions
Pulse oximetry can effectively be used as a vitality test compared to sensitivity tests in both immature and mature permanent incisors.
PMID:38802767 | DOI:10.1186/s12903-024-04317-3
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