Endodontic Diagnosis
Correct dignosis is the first step towards the success in Endodontics. Normally focus is always on types of rotary files, irrigation, medications and obturation system used for root canal treatment. But remember without proper diagnosis and treatment plan you will have high rate of failure. For sake of simplicity this process can be summarized in 13 steps.- Step 1: Chief Complaint
- Step 2: Medical History, Medications, and Allergies
- Step 3: History of Present Illness (Characteristics of Pain)
- Step 4: Past Dental History
- Step 5: Extraoral Examination
- Step 6: Intraoral Examination
- Step 7: Periodontal Examination
- Step 8: Percussion Tests
- Step 9: Palpation Tests
- Step 10: Vitality Tests
- Step 11: Radiographic Examination
- Step 12: Other Tests, as Needed
- Step 13: Differential Diagnosis
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