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• The stimulus threshold may also be affect-
ed by such factors as the age, gender, previ-
ous pain history of the patient, pulp chamber
size, trauma, pathology and use of prescrip-
tion and non-prescription medications, or il-
licit drug use.
• The Parkell Digitest 3 is to be used in conjunc-
tion other diagnostic tests such as x-rays,
temperature tests, percussion, etc. in order
to confirm tooth pulp vitality.
Troubleshooting
Display does not light when button
is depressed.
• Battery weak or dead – needs replacement.
• Unit damaged – needs service.
Tooth Probe loose or rotating in Power Unit.
• Tooth Probe base too loose—adjust base
with screwdriver (See Figure 1).
Vitality test showing no response at "64"
reading, while control tooth is normal.
• Tooth is non-vital.
• Tooth Probe not adequately contacting
tooth – apply toothpaste to probe and
reapply to tooth.
• Ground Clip Lead Wire not connected to
Power Unit.
• Patient not holding "Ground Clip" tightly, or
without toothpaste on it.
• Consider applying small amount of tooth-
paste on "Ground Clip" to enhance conduc-
tivity before placing it on the lip or holding
it in hand.
Vitality test showing immediate response at
very low reading.
• Tooth is hyperemic – recommend end-
odontic treatment.
• If problem persists with all teeth tested,
unit needs service.
Warranty and Terms of Use
For full Warranty and Terms of Use information,
please see www.parkell.com. Parkell's Quality
System is certified to ISO 13485. If you have any
questions, please email our Technical Support
Service at techsupport@parkell.com
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