Accuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope
Background/Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the precision of the Raypex 6 apex locator in locating the apical constriction (AC) and major foramen (MF) during a root canal treatment compared with a microscopic evaluation. Another aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of the Raypex 6...
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Balkan Stomatological Society
2022-01-01
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| author | Peker Begum Unsal Hepsenoglu Yelda Erdem Ersahan Seyda Eyuboglu Tan Firat |
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| description | Background/Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the precision of the Raypex 6 apex locator in locating the apical constriction (AC) and major foramen (MF) during a root canal treatment compared with a microscopic evaluation. Another aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of the Raypex 6 in the presence of different irrigating solutions (NaOCl, saline, EDTA, etidronic acid-HEBP). Material and Methods: One hundred and nine patients were included in this study and were randomly assigned into four groups according to the irrigation solution used; NaOCl, EDTA, HEBF and saline. Electronic MF (EMF) and AC (EAC) were measured by using Raypex 6. The teeth were extracted. The apical 3 mm of each canal was trimmed to expose the file tip. The samples were observed under a stereomicroscope, and the actual length of MF (ALMF) and AC (ALAC) were measured. The data were analyzed by using x2 test, and significance was set at P< 0.05. Results: The Raypex 6 was accurate 71.4% of the time to ±0.5mm and 93.3% of the time to ±1mm in determining the ALAC. While similar ALAC-EAC differences were observed in EDTA, NaOCl, and saline groups (p= 0.230), the highest differences were seen in the HEBP group (p= 1.000). The precision of Raypex 6 in determining the working length measurement depends on the type of irrigation. All solutions allowed reliable detection of AC. However, HEBF significantly increased the risk of overpreparation. Conclusions: Raypex 6 can be recommended for clinical use and its accuracy is not affected by the type of irrigant when locating MF. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a85eaa3cb1b14c1a85b2ec2acb0c56772022-12-22T00:47:31ZengBalkan Stomatological SocietyBalkan Journal of Dental Medicine2335-02452022-01-01261152110.5937/bjdm2201015P2335-02452201015PAccuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscopePeker Begum Unsal0Hepsenoglu Yelda Erdem1Ersahan Seyda2Eyuboglu Tan Firat3Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Istanbul, TurkeyBackground/Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the precision of the Raypex 6 apex locator in locating the apical constriction (AC) and major foramen (MF) during a root canal treatment compared with a microscopic evaluation. Another aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of the Raypex 6 in the presence of different irrigating solutions (NaOCl, saline, EDTA, etidronic acid-HEBP). Material and Methods: One hundred and nine patients were included in this study and were randomly assigned into four groups according to the irrigation solution used; NaOCl, EDTA, HEBF and saline. Electronic MF (EMF) and AC (EAC) were measured by using Raypex 6. The teeth were extracted. The apical 3 mm of each canal was trimmed to expose the file tip. The samples were observed under a stereomicroscope, and the actual length of MF (ALMF) and AC (ALAC) were measured. The data were analyzed by using x2 test, and significance was set at P< 0.05. Results: The Raypex 6 was accurate 71.4% of the time to ±0.5mm and 93.3% of the time to ±1mm in determining the ALAC. While similar ALAC-EAC differences were observed in EDTA, NaOCl, and saline groups (p= 0.230), the highest differences were seen in the HEBP group (p= 1.000). The precision of Raypex 6 in determining the working length measurement depends on the type of irrigation. All solutions allowed reliable detection of AC. However, HEBF significantly increased the risk of overpreparation. Conclusions: Raypex 6 can be recommended for clinical use and its accuracy is not affected by the type of irrigant when locating MF.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2335-0245/2022/2335-02452201015P.pdfraypex 6electronic apex locatorsworking length measurementirrigation solutions |
| spellingShingle | Peker Begum Unsal Hepsenoglu Yelda Erdem Ersahan Seyda Eyuboglu Tan Firat Accuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine raypex 6 electronic apex locators working length measurement irrigation solutions |
| title | Accuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope |
| title_full | Accuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope |
| title_fullStr | Accuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope |
| title_full_unstemmed | Accuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope |
| title_short | Accuracy of working length measurement by Raypex 6: Electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope |
| title_sort | accuracy of working length measurement by raypex 6 electronic apex locator versus actual measurements under stereomicroscope |
| topic | raypex 6 electronic apex locators working length measurement irrigation solutions |
| url | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2335-0245/2022/2335-02452201015P.pdf |
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