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E H Ehrmann

Publications and source records attributed to E H Ehrmann.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1990

Cracked tooth syndrome: diagnosis, treatment and correlation between symptoms and post-extraction findings.

Although the cracked tooth syndrome has been known for over twenty years, it frequently remains undiagnosed because the condition is not sufficiently well recognized. Cracked tooth syndrome has been defined as an incomplete fracture of the dentine in a vital posterior tooth, and must be distinguished from a split tooth. A diagnosis can often be made by means of the history, and must be confirmed by reproducing the patient's symptoms. The ideal treatment consists of applying a stainless steel band to the tooth, with cessation of symptoms confirming the diagnosis, followed by a full coverage restoration. Case histories illustrating the syndrome are presented, and a further case is reported where a diagnosis of cracked tooth syndrome was made, and the tooth extracted, sectioned and stained to show the nature of the cracks and their relationship to the pulp.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Pulp testers and pulp testing with particular reference to the use of dry ice.

Pulp testing is mandatory before any operative procedures, invaluable in the diagnosis of pain and is an essential adjunct in the interpretation of radiolucent areas. Methods of pulp testing are reviewed and the use of dry ice for this purpose is discussed in detail. Limitations of pulp testing are considered. Vitality tests are of only limited use in traumatized teeth. The results are only qualitative and not quantitative.

Dental Pulp Diseases↗
PubMed1977

Endodontics or root canal therapy.

This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pulp involved teeth. There are still some patients and some older physicians who associate certain systemic diseases with dead teeth. For this reason, the subject of focal infection is considered first. As many patients with facial pain or dental infection present first to their physician, it is important for the medical practitioner to understand the cause and its treatment. Finally, brief reference is made to the treatment of teeth injured as a result of trauma with special emphasis on first aid where permanent teeth have become dislodged.

Dental Pulp Diseases↗