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Table 2 Clinical findings used in the current study to differentiate between SIP and SAP

From: Pain levels and typical symptoms of acute endodontic infections: a prospective, observational study

Criterion

SIP

SAP

Sensitivity to carbon dioxide snow

+

-

Radiographically widened ligament space

+/-

+

Periapical radiolucency

-

+/-

Swelling or sinus tract

-

-

  1. SIP symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, SAP symptomatic apical periodontitis, + positive response or sign clearly present, +/- mixed response or not present in all cases, - negative response or clearly absent
  2. Note: sensitivity to percussion was not included, as almost all of the acutely painful teeth in this study responded positive to percussion