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Percussion/ Tapping test Sensitity

  • 24-09-2015 04:00PM
    #1
    JJEP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭


    I just have a question. There are teeth in my mouth that are ever so slightly sensitive to the tapping test at the dentist. It feels like the tooth is a little hollower than another. The fillings in these teeth are not to the nerve and very small; I must also mention it is quite sensitive to cold.
    Another tooth which has no filling or cavity is also slightly sensitive to tapping.
    Is this a definate indication of inevitable tooth death regardless of little to no decay?


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  • #2
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    JJEP wrote: »
    I just have a question. There are teeth in my mouth that are ever so slightly sensitive to the tapping test at the dentist. It feels like the tooth is a little hollower than another. The fillings in these teeth are not to the nerve and very small; I must also mention it is quite sensitive to cold.
    Another tooth which has no filling or cavity is also slightly sensitive to tapping.
    Is this a definate indication of inevitable tooth death regardless of little to no decay?

    Tapping a tooth and deciphering the varied response is just another tool/test in the overall assessment of the tooth. A negative response of no pain does not always mean that the tooth is ok and a positive or painful response does not always mean that the tooth is terrible either....
    It must be assessed with along with the xrays, clinical assessment, vitality tests etc...

    If a number of teeth are sensitive to tap, maybe consider checking for signs of grinding your teeth??


  • #3
    JJEP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭JJEP


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    Tapping a tooth and deciphering the varied response is just another tool/test in the overall assessment of the tooth. A negative response of no pain does not always mean that the tooth is ok and a positive or painful response does not always mean that the tooth is terrible either....
    It must be assessed with along with the xrays, clinical assessment, vitality tests etc...

    If a number of teeth are sensitive to tap, maybe consider checking for signs of grinding your teeth??
    That's a good a pointer cheers. I have no signs of grinding however I do clench my teeth when stressed. It could have something to do with it
    Cheers for help


  • #4
    res ipsa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭res ipsa


    JJEP wrote: »
    That's a good a pointer cheers. I have no signs of grinding however I do clench my teeth when stressed. It could have something to do with it
    Cheers for help

    Try to consciously put your tongue between your teeth when under pressure & this will break the negative pattern.


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