Open AccessComparative evaluation of the accuracy of two electronic apex locators in determining the working length in teeth with simulated apical root resorption: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Vidya Saraswathi,
Archit Kedia,
Tina Puthen Purayil,
Vasudev Ballal,
Abhinav Saini
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of conservative dentistry/journal of conservative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5203
pISSN - 0972-0707
DOI - 10.4103/0972-0707.190002
Subject(s) - apex (geometry) , apical constriction , dentistry , resorption , significant difference , orthodontics , materials science , medicine , biology , anatomy , biochemistry , morphogenesis , pathology , gene
Accurate determination of working length (WL) is a critical factor for endodontic success. This is commonly achieved using an apex locator which is influenced by the presence or absence of the apical constriction. Hence, this study was done to compare the accuracy of two generations of apex locators in teeth with simulated apical root resorption.