Surendar Sugumaran
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Research
Association of Diagnostic Test and Type of Response in a Single Visit Root Canal Treatment
Author(s): Monica Antony, Surendar Sugumaran* and Leelavathi L
Endodontic diagnostic tests are important for in treatment planning. The diagnostic evaluation consists of several basic tests like palpation, percussion, periodontal probing, thermal testing- heat and cold and electrical pulp testing. The most rigorous method for evaluating the effectiveness and accuracy of diagnostic tests is by comparing the responses to each test during endodontic single visit root canal treatments. Aim of the study was to assess the different diagnostic tests and their response in a single visit root canal treatment. 2475 data was collected of a study population that underwent diagnostic tests for single visit root canal treatment. This retrospective study was done using the data collected from the case sheet records of Saveetha Dental College; from June 2010 to April 2020. The results were tabulated, and graphs were obtained by using IBM SPSS software. Descripti.. Read More»