Aim The objective of this study is to determine differences between EPT results for the same teeth with the operator’s hands being gloved and ungloved.
Material and method Electric pulp tests were conducted for the same teeth with the operator’s hands being gloved and ungloved. Twenty male and twenty female patients were included in this study.
Results Statistically significant differences between EPT results for the same teeth with the operator’s hands being gloved and ungloved were observed.
Conclusion In conclusion, the clinician should not use the EPT while wearing examination gloves.
Dental pulp tests Electric pulp testing Examination gloves Pulp sensibility Pulp vitality
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Ağız, Diş ve Çene Radyolojisi |
Bölüm | Research Articles |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 20 Aralık 2023 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 13 Ekim 2023 |
Kabul Tarihi | 20 Ekim 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 Cilt: 1 Sayı: 3 |