Authors : Dr. Sana Khan; Dr. Sadashiv Daokar; Dr. Kalpana Pawar Patil; Dr. Mohit Thakur; Dr. Rahul Kshirsagar; Dr. Nikita Sarate; Dr. Safiya Khan

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jan1139

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Abstract : Background A crucial step in the diagnostic procedure for evaluating pulpal health is pulp sensitivity testing. Numerous lines of evidence point to a connection between blood pressure regulation and pain management systems.  Aim To compare pulp sensitivity test response in normotensive and hypertensive individual.  Material and Method The study included 40 patients, 20 in each of the hypertension and normotensive groups. For both the electric pulp test (EPT) and the cold test, the value and time at which the reactions were induced were noted.  Results The difference between Normotensive & Hypertensive groups is statistically significant (P value < 0.05) In both the tests the value for Hypertensive group is greater than that of Normotensive group.  Conclusion Compared to healthy persons, patients with developed hypertension had a higher threshold for cold stimulation and electric pulp testing.

Keywords : Electric Pulp Test, Cold Test, Hypertension, Pulp Sensitivity Test.

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