An electric tooth pulp vitality tester

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 1981 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, volume 19, pages 208-214 (issn: 0140-0118, eissn: 1741-0444,

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Authors: M G, Pepper; D C, Smith;

doi: 10.1007/bf02442716

pmid: 7266101

An electric tooth pulp vitality tester

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Abstract

A simple battery-powered constant-current pulse generator able to supply up to 200 μA at a maximum of 250 V is described. The tester incorporates a battery status indicator and an overload, incorrect operation and fault condition audible alarm. A simple test routine helps to ensure that the instrument is operating correctly before each application. For enhanced patient co-operation and comfort the tester is activated by the patient.

Related Organizations

Kent and Canterbury Hospital
United Kingdom
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
University of Kent
United Kingdom
Canterbury Hospital
Australia

Keywords

Electric Power Supplies, Dental Pulp Test, Humans, Electronics, Medical

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