Percussion tests may be considered mistakenly to directly correlate to a pulp’s sensibility. Although a tooth’s sensitivity to percussion tests may be due to a pulpitis or pulpal necrosis, they are only indirectly associated. This specific test aids only in determining the status of the periodontal ligament (Figure 1). A bite test may also be necessary if a patient complains about pain while masticating.
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