Clinicians’ perspectives, inducements, preferences, and clinical experiences regarding the use of electronic apex locator and apex locator integrated engine-driven instrumentation: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground This study aimed to investigate the perspectives, preferences, and clinical experiences regarding using electronic apex locator and apex locator integrated instrumentation of dentists and endodontists.
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Effect of Various Electronic Devices on the Performance of Electronic Apex Locator. [PDF]
Iran Endod J, 2019 Apex locators are important devices that can be used to determine working length during root canal treatment. However, it is not known whether electronic devices with various wave length frequencies influence the accuracy of apex locators. The aim of this study was to determine whether a cordless phone set, MP4 player, FM radio, asymmetric digital ...
Parirokh M +4 more
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Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2018 The apical termination of obturation is the most important factor influencing the success of root canal treatment (RCT). Working length (WL) is the key element in achieving this.
Tanikonda Rambabu +5 more
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Accuracy of Working Length Measurement Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography at Three Field of View Settings, Conventional Radiography, and Electronic Apex Locator: An Ex-vivo Study [PDF]
European Endodontic JournalObjective: Determining the working length (WL) in root canal treatment facilitates the treatment prognosis. The introduction of apex locators and new devices in dentistry influenced this consideration.
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Effects of Dissolving Solutions on the Accuracy of an Electronic Apex Locator-Integrated Endodontic Handpiece [PDF]
The Scientific World Journal, 2013 The effects of three dissolving agents on the accuracy of an electronic apex locator- (EAL-) integrated endodontic handpiece during retreatment procedures were evaluated.
Yakup Ustun +5 more
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The accuracy of Root ZX electronic apex locator
Saudi Endodontic Journal, 2012 The aim of this review was to evaluate studies assessing the accuracy of Root ZX when used for working length determination in permanent teeth and to identify factors affecting the device′s precision.
Osama S Alothmani
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Influence of engine driven nickel titanium metallurgy and preparation kinematics on apical sensing during apex locator integrated instrumentation [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground This study aimed to investigate the influence of multiple variations, such as different metallurgies available on the market in comparison with stainless steel, and simultaneously real-time reading and monitoring of apical sensing during ...
Olcay Özdemir +3 more
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Accuracy of two electronic apex locators in mandibular mesial canals and the influence of root canal anatomy: a micro-CT-based study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground This study aimed to compare working length measurements obtained using two different electronic apex locators (EALs), Propex Pixi and Woodpecker, at two distinct measurement points, and to evaluate how anatomical complexities affect their ...
Zübeyde Gökçe Ürün +2 more
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Effect of different kinematics and perforation diameter on integrated electronic apex locator accuracy in detecting root canal perforations [PDF]
European Journal of Oral SciencesSafa Kurnaz, Ecenur Tuzcu
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Comparison of Working Length Determination in Mandibular Single-Rooted Teeth
Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences, 2021 OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to compare working length calculated with conventional radiographs and an electronic apex locator (IPEX II) during the root canal treatment of mandibular anterior teeth.
Ruqayya Sana +3 more
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