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http://dx.doi.org/10.5395/JKACD.2010.35.6.453

In vivo evaluation of accuracy and consistency of two electronic apex locators  

Pi, Chien-Yun (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Wonju Christian Hospital, Yonsei University)
Kim, Eui-Seong (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Yonsei University)
Jung, Il-Young (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Yonsei University)
Lee, Seung-Jong (Department of Conservative Dentistry, Yonsei University)
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Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics / v.35, no.6, 2010 , pp. 453-460 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the accuracy and consistency of two different apex locators at both the Apex and 0.5 marks. Materials and Methods: Twenty-six root canals was scheduled for extraction for periodontal or prosthodontic reasons. Thirteen canals were measured using Root ZX and the rest by i-ROOT. The root canal length was measured both the at 0.5 mark and the Apex mark. The file was then fixed to the toot, and the distance from the file tip to the major foramen of each canal was measured after removing the root dentin under the microscope so that the major foramen and the file tip were seen. Results: 1. When the Apex mark was used, 100% of both the Root ZX and i-ROOT groups were within 0.5 mm of the major foramen. 2. When 0.5 mark was used, 100% of the Root ZX group and 77% of the i-ROOT group were within 0.5 mm of the major foramen. 3. In terms of standard deviation and quartile value, the Apex mark was more consistent than 0.5 mark in the Root ZX group, and 0.5 mark was more consistent in the i-ROOT group, but there was no statistically significant difference when compared with t-test. 4. The root canal length difference between the Apex mark and 0.5 mark was 0.22 mm and 0.46 mm in the Root ZX and i-ROOT groups, respectively. Conclusions: In this study, the Apex mark was the more consistent mark. Therefore, it is recommended to subtract 0.5 mm, which is the average length between the apex and apical constriction, from the root canal length at the Apex mark to obtain the working length clinically.
Keywords
Accuracy; Consistency; Electronic apex locator; Microscope;
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