Accuracy of different electronic apex locators in determination of minimum Root perforation diameter

This study aims to evaluate the ability of Raypex 6, Propex Pixi, Dentaport ZX, Apex ID, Propex II and Dr.'s Finder NEO to detect minimum root canal perforation diameter. One hundred single‐rooted, extracted human teeth were artificially perforated by 5 burs in different diameters (0.25–1.25 mm...

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Published in:Australian endodontic journal 2023-09, Vol.49 (S1), p.179-186
Main Authors: Koç, Simay, Kuştarcı, Alper, Er, Kürşat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endodontics
Root canals
Teeth
Tooth root
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Summary:This study aims to evaluate the ability of Raypex 6, Propex Pixi, Dentaport ZX, Apex ID, Propex II and Dr.'s Finder NEO to detect minimum root canal perforation diameter. One hundred single‐rooted, extracted human teeth were artificially perforated by 5 burs in different diameters (0.25–1.25 mm) in 5 mm above the apex. Twenty teeth were assigned to each group. The actual canal lengths (AL) were measured under stereomicroscope followed by a measurement of electronic canal length (EL) using each electronic apex locator (EAL). None of the EALs were able to detect the perforation at diameters of 0.50 and 0.25 mm. Although all EALs used in our study were unable to detect perforations at diameters of 0.5 mm and 0.25 mm, they were highly successful in the determination of simulated root perforations at diameters of 1.25, 1 and 0.75 mm.
ISSN:1329-1947
1747-4477
DOI:10.1111/aej.12711