Which statement typifies the vitalometer (electric pulp tester)?
A)It is the most reliable means of testing for pulp vitality.
B)It is not affected by the size of the restorations on a tooth.
C)It is battery operated, which can weaken over time and give a false reading.
D)It is able to determine whether one canal is vital and other nonvital.

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The batteries in the electric pulp tester can weaken over time,giving a false response.
The electric pulp tester can give false responses,and test results must be supported by other diagnostic findings.
Teeth with extensive restorations can vary in response to the pulp tester.
Teeth with more than one canal can have one vital canal and other nonvital canals,the pulp tester may get a false response.

Which Statement Typifies the Vitalometer (Electric Pulp Tester)