Management of any problem starts with an accurate diagnosis and this is not different in the field of endodontics . Diagnostic techniques are designed to distinguish dental pain from pain of non-odontogenic origin and then within the realm of dental pain, to locate the offending tooth and determine if the problem is pulpal or periodontal. The diagnosis of dental pulp status should be seen as a synthesis of history, clinical examination, special tests, and radiological examination, and not as the outcome of any one specific test. Endodontic diagnosis is enhanced by newer technologies The style...

The overall goal of vital pulp therapy is to preserve vitality and functionality of dentin pulp complex in a tooth Vital pulp therapy is defined as the treatment initiated to preserve and maintain pulp tissue in a healthy state.,the tissue that has been compromised by caries,trauma or restorative procedures..Its objective is to stimulate the formation of reparative dentin to retain the tooth as a functional unit. Teeth exhibiting provoked pain of short duration ,that is relieved upon the removal of the stimulus ,with analgesics ,or by brushing ,without signs and symptoms of irreversible...