Open AccessApical reference point - A clinical perspective
Author(s) -
Samyuktha Sivakumar,
Boopathi Thangavel,
Manimaran Sekar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of academy of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2348-2621
pISSN - 2348-1595
DOI - 10.25259/jade_2_2021
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , root canal , point (geometry) , face (sociological concept) , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , limit (mathematics) , computer science , artificial intelligence , mathematics , geometry , sociology , mathematical analysis , social science
The clinicians face various challenges in trying to find the optimum working length during root canal treatment. Unless proper biomechanical preparation up to the apical limit is done, reinfection of the canal occurs. Apical reference point must be measured with at most care as to avoid any damage to the surrounding periodontal tissues during the treatment.