ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

What should a tooth suspected of being nonvital be tested for?
  1. Gingiva reaction
  2. Pulp vitality
  3. Gingiva vitality
  4. Pulp reaction
Explanation
Answer: B - A tooth suspected of being nonvital should be tested for pulp vitality. Teeth may become nonvital from bacterial invasion of the pulp associated with caries or periodontal disease or from injuries. Testing should correlate with or mimic the client’s chief complaint.
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