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HERO ID
7300309
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Review
Title
Comparative Study of Pulp Vitality in Primary and Young Permanent Molars in Human Children with Pulse Oximeter and Electric Pulp Tester
Author(s)
Shahi, P; Sood, PB; Sharma, A; Madan, M; Shahi, N; Gandhi, G
Year
2015
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
ISSN:
0974-7052
Volume
8
Issue
2
Page Numbers
94-98
Language
English
PMID
26379374
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1291
Abstract
AIM AND OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to compare the pulp testing methods (pulse oximetry and electric pulp test) in primary and young permanent teeth of children.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The study included a total of 155 children aged 4 to 15 years. Twenty children formed control group I. Study group included all healthy, 85 primary 2nd molars in group II and 85 permanent 1st molars in group III. Fifty children needing endodontics treatment formed test group IV. The readings were recorded as true positive (TP), false positive (FP), true negative (TN), false negative (FN). Based on this, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were calculated for each method. The results were statistically analyzed using Chi-square test.
RESULTS:
On comparing pulse oximetry with electric pulp test 'p-value' was found to be 0.487 and 1.00 for groups 1 and 2 respectively and was statistically not significant. Whereas 'p-value' for groups 3 and 4 was < 0.0001 and 0.003 respectively and was statistically highly significant.
CONCLUSION:
The present study indicates that pulse oximetry can be used as a routine method for assessing the pulp vitality in primary, young permanent and mature permanent teeth. How to cite this article: Shahi P, Sood PB, Sharma A, Madan M, Shahi N, Gandhi G. Comparative Study of Pulp Vitality in Primary and Young Permanent Molars in Human Children with Pulse Oximeter and Electric Pulp Tester. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(2):94-98.
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