Question 111 · LDEK · Diagnosis
The possible causes for a false negative response to an electric pulp test include:
- A. tooth after traumatic shock (concussion).
- B. calcified canals.
- C. incomplete pulp innervations with partially developed roots (in open apex teeth).
- D. local anesthesia to the examined tooth.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Consider every situation in which a vital pulp temporarily or permanently fails to respond to the electrical stimulus.
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