Abstract
One of the greatest challenges to the clinicians is the accurate diagnosis an evaluation of the pulp status. Pulpsensibility tests [thermal and electric tests] interprets status of pulp health from sensory response. Thoughitis the most commonly used test in clinical practice, Recent studies have shown that blood circulation isthe most accurate determinant in assessing pulp vitality as it provides an objective differentiation betweenthe vital and non-vital pulp tissue. Examples of vitality tests includes Laser Doppler flowmetry and pulseoximetry. Although the results are promising with these tests,in order to replace sensibility tests as thestandard clinical pulp diagnostic test, practical issues of pulp vitality tests need to be addressed. The aimof this review is to provide the clinician a thorough knowledge and understanding of various pulp testingand its indications. The results of any pulpal test has to be interpreted carefully, as false results can lead tomisdiagnosis and ultimately inappropriate, or unnecessary treatment.
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