vitalometer

vi·ta·lom·e·ter

(vī'tă-lom'ĕ-tĕr),

An electrical device for determining the vitality of the tooth pulp.

(vī'tă-lom'ĕ-tĕr)

An electrical device for determining the vitality of the tooth pulp.

(vī'tă-lom'ĕ-tĕr)

Electrical device for determining vitality of tooth pulp.

n an electric-powered device for delivering and measuring an electrical stimulus to a tooth. See also pulp tester.

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The vitalometer is used in endodontic procedures to test tooth vitality; this is an example of a combining word form unique to dentistry.