Table 3. Physical findings related to persistent pain.
Clinical signs | Exclusively Odontogenic (study & adjacent teeth) Number (%) |
Exclusively Nonodontogenic (TMD & PDAP) Number (%) |
Mixed (Odontogenic/Nonodontogenic) Number (%) |
Normal Number (%) |
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Percussion testing, vertical | ||||
Tender | 6/7 (86) | 5/8 (62) | 2/2 (100) | 0 |
Nontender | 1/7 (14) | 3/8 (38) | 0 | 2/2 (100) |
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Palpation testing (apical tissue, buccal to tooth) | ||||
Tender | 1/7 (14) | 3/8 (38) | 0 | 0 |
Nontender | 6/7 (86) | 5/8 (62) | 2/2 (100) | 2/2 (100) |