Table 1 History checklist for dental emergency patients asking for symptoms to possibly discern between SIP and SAP
From: Pain levels and typical symptoms of acute endodontic infections: a prospective, observational study
# | Question | Answer options |
|---|---|---|
1 | Has the pain interfered with sleep? | y/n |
2 | Has the pain ever been stronger than during the last 24 h? | y/n |
3 | Did the pain start less than 1 week ago? | y/n |
4 | Has the pain been sporadic or constant? | sporadic/constant |
5 | Has the pain been localized or radiating? | localized/radiating |
6 | How was the main quality of the pain? | dull/sharp |
7 | Has chewing increased the pain? | y/n |
8 | Have warm drinks/food increased the pain? | y/n |
9 | Has cold increased the pain? | y/n |
10 | Has cold decreased the pain? | y/n |
11 | Does the affected tooth feel too high? | y/n |