<prompt> A false-negative response to the pulp tester may occurprimarily in anterior teeth.in a patient heavily premedicated with analgesics, narcotics, alcohol, or tranquilizers.most often in teenagers.in the presence of periodontal disease.  <response>: Responses Obtained from Electric Pulp TestingFalse-Positive ResponsesPartial pulp necrosisPatients high anxietyIneffective tooth isolationContact with metal restorationsFalse-Negative ResponsesCalcific obliterations in the root canalsRecently traumatized teethImmature apexDrugs that increase patients threshold for painPoor contact of pulp tester to toothCohens Pathway of the Pulp ed: 11th Pg18 