Modification of pulse oximetry probe for evaluation of pulp vitality test in anterior teeth - An in vivo evaluation

Dr Balan Prasanth; Dr kumar R Nileena

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2017

Modification of pulse oximetry probe for evaluation of pulp vitality test in anterior teeth - An in vivo evaluation

Dr Balan Prasanth, Dr Kumar R Nileena

Abstract :

Context:

This study was done to modify the pulse oximetry probe for the evaluation of pulp vitality test in anterior teeth in humans

Aims: The objective of using the pulse oximeter is to assess the blood circulation of the pulp by:

1)Evaluation of the oxygen saturation of the pulp

2)Evaluation of the pulse rate readings from the pulp vasculature

Settings and Design:

The conventional pulse oximetry probe was customized for the purpose of pulp vitality test and was used in this study and registered excellent readings.

Results:

The result of the present study confirmed the efficacy of a customized pulse oximetry probe for the use of pulp vitality test for anterior teeth in human beings

Conclusions :

Present study shows that pulseoximetry with probe modification can be successfully used for pulp vitality test.