History examination of pulp

General medical history

The Presenting Complaint The patient should be questioned about why they have attended for dental treatment. If the patient is presenting for a general or regular check-up, then there may not be a particular problem that needs special assessment. However, if the presenting problem is pain or a “toothache,” then further details are required.

General (or open-ended) questions should be used initially to encourage the patient to describe the pain or presenting problem in his/her own words.

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