Question 441 · LDEK · Diagnosis
Which of the following is not a cause of false-positive response of the pulp to electric test?
- A. contact of the active electrode with the gum or amalgam restoration.
- B. patient anxiety.
- C. calcified canals.
- D. wet tooth covered by saliva.
- E. liquefaction necrosis.
Hint
A false-positive result means a response despite no vital pulp; ask which factor would instead insulate the nerve fibers from the current.
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