Digitest 3 dental pulp vitality tester with an angled probe and illuminated digital display, shown against a black background
Digitest 3 dental pulp vitality tester with an angled probe and illuminated digital display, shown against a black background
Digitest 3 dental pulp vitality tester with an angled probe and illuminated digital display, shown against a black background
Digitest 3 dental pulp vitality tester showing slow, medium, and fast stimulation modes on LED display
Close-up of Digitest 3 dental pulp vitality tester showing single-button operation highlighted in blue
Digitest 3 dental pulp vitality tester kit with labeled display, control button, four autoclavable probes, and ground clip with lead wire
Clinician testing tooth sensitivity on a patient using the Digitest 3 dental pulp vitality tester in a clinical setting

Digitest 3

€629.97

SKU: D655 Category:

The Digitest® 3 electrically stimulates the tooth to test for vitality. Comparing the response to the stimulus of the suspected tooth with a known healthy tooth’s response to an identical stimulus can help you hone in on the source of the patient’s pain. Ideal to follow up traumatized teeth.

4xAutoclavable Probes; 1-standard long, 1-standard short, 1-labial, 1-lingual, 1xGround Clip, 1x Lead Wire, 1x9V Battery

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Description

Ice is Nice, But ALWAYS Check Twice!

Clinical studies demonstrate that the use of a dental pulp vitality tester in combination with cold tests leads to higher accuracy in clinical assessment than either method alone. For example, a comprehensive study in The Journal of the American Dental Association concludes that:

“The results of this study suggest that the use of EPT (electric pulp testing) in combination with one of the commonly used cold tests will provide more accurate results for the evaluation of pulpal vitality than using either of the methods (electric OR cold) alone.” See the study here.

How the Digitest 3 Dental Pulp Vitality Tester Works

The Digitest® 3 electrically stimulates the tooth to test for vitality. Comparing the response to the stimulus of the suspected tooth with a known healthy tooth’s response to an identical stimulus can help you hone in on the source of the patient’s pain. As a result, this tool supports earlier diagnosis and more proactive treatment planning.

With the ability to offer the additional diagnostic test of electric stimulation using the Digitest® 3, dentists worldwide are routinely diagnosing and treating problematic teeth that otherwise might have to forgo treatment until a later date, when the problem more clearly presents itself.

Key Features

  • Single tooth testing

  • Intuitive single button operation

  • Multiple test settings to accommodate your personal preference

  • Self-calibrating for quick, easy setup

  • Ergonomic design

  • Four autoclavable probes (included) promote easy access to all tooth surfaces

  • Standard 9V battery enables simple in-office replacement

Download the brochure to learn more about this product.

Additional references

https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-023-03050-7

Digitest 3: a pulp vitality tester with a fast learning curve

 

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Clinical Tips for Using Digitest® 3

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Instruction for Use
English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Slovenian, Swedish, Greek, Polish, & Portuguese
Clinical Article by Dr. Giuseppe Chiodera 2021
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Scientific Study by Castagnola et al
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Digitest 3 Brochure
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“When a patient presents with nonspecific discomfort, sometimes diagnosing the source of their pain is straightforward, but when it’s not, having the Digitest 3 in my diagnostic toolbox can be the gamechanger that takes an inconclusive diagnosis and turns it into a conclusive one.” – Michael Karter, DDS

“Digitest 3 is an incredibly easy-to-use instrument, useful for both diagnosis and monitoring!” – Dr. Giuseppe Chiodera, StyleItaliano Honorary Member

“Compared to other tests, Digitest 3 is less annoying for the patient, as we can modulate the discharge intensity.” – Dr. Giuseppe Chiodera, StyleItaliano Honorary Member

FAQ

This device is contraindicated for use on a patient, OR BY AN OPERATOR, wearing any intracorporeal devices, such as cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, insulin pumps, etc.

The Digitest 3 cannot be used in the presence of flammable or explosive gases. The use of dental nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia is not advisable because you would not get an accurate response. To accurately diagnose the condition of the tooth, pulp testing must be performed on a patient who has not received local anesthesia or gas analgesia.

The use of accessories other than those specified, or provided by Parkell Europe will result in improper operation. Do not use.

The battery is low and needs to be replaced. Replace it as explained in the section “Installing/Replacing" the Battery. Battery should be removed if unit is to be stored unused for more than 30 days.

It may be tightened by carefully inserting a flat screwdriver blade into the split metal base of the probe and gently expanding the sides apart with a twist of the tool.

No. Discard and replace any tooth probe if the metal or the insulation becomes damaged during use.

The Parkell Digitest 3 is to be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests such as x rays, temperature tests, percussion etc. in order to confirm tooth vitality.

No. Studies indicate cold testing prior to electric pulp testing does not impact the results of the electric pulp test.

The tooth probes, ground clip and wire assembly may be sterilized in any conventional steam autoclave. Comply with manufacturers recommended procedures.

NO. Autoclaving the Digitest 3 power unit will damage it.

Not necessarily. Each patient will have their own base level to electrical stimulus that must be determined at the time of testing. The base level for each patient can be determined by pulp testing similar teeth to the teeth in question. To confirm the diagnosis, a corresponding control tooth in the same arch should be tested. Molars should be matched to molars, premolars to premolars, cuspids to cuspids, and incisors to incisors. If this is not possible because teeth are
absent, endodontically treated, have full coverage or very large restorations a similar tooth in the opposite arch should be used.

Explain to the patient that they are in control of the test and can stop it at any time. In most instances, the first sensation patients notice is a tingling feeling. When the patient feels a change in the tooth (tingling, pulsing, buzzing or slight discomfort) all they need to do is let go of the metal ground Clip and the test will be over. This should minimize the potential for patient discomfort.

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