Bridging EPT utilizes a toothpaste-coated periodontal probe Qulix CP-15, HuFriedy, Chicago IL which is then placed in contact with tooth structure while the EPT probe simultaneously contacts the instrument. Furthermore, the method of bridging EPT was introduced test teeth that were heavily restored or had full-coverage restorations ( 12). They reported that thermal conduction through crowns was similar to noncrowned teeth ( 11).
( 11) evaluated the temperature changes using various cold test methods.
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In teeth with full coverage crowns, Miller et al. This variation could be a result of the different inclusion criteria and methods that were used in each study. The sensitivity ranged from 53% to 90% ( 3- 9) and the specificity ranged from 22% to 100% ( 3, 5- 10) and this variation could be a result of the different inclusion criteria and methods that were used in each study. Many studies have evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of both cold and EPT.
Jesperson et al ( 3) reported that both cold and EPT were reliable and accurate pulp tests that could be used to evaluate pulpal status. Mainkar and Kim ( 2) reported in a recent systematic review with meta-analysis that cold pulp testing has a high diagnostic accuracy. Ideally, pulp tests needs to should be noninvasive, affordable, highly accurate in detecting disease, and clinically easy to perform ( 1). An accurate pulpal diagnosis is an essential part of any endodontic treatment plan.
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