Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locators
The aim of this study was to analyse the accuracy, precision, and consequently the reliability of five traditional apex locators (AL) and one integrated AL in determining working length (WL). Materials and Methods: The lengths of 15 extracted human teeth were measured with six ALs (Dentaport Root Z...
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| author | Leonardo Tracchegiani Stefan Manea Claudia Valentina Lungu Sinziana Adina Scarlatescu Paula Perlea Anna Maria Pangica |
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| description | The aim of this study was to analyse the accuracy, precision, and consequently the reliability of five traditional apex locators (AL) and one integrated AL in determining working length (WL).
Materials and Methods: The lengths of 15 extracted human teeth were measured with six ALs (Dentaport Root ZX, Dual Pex Micro Mega, Root ZX mini, Elements Diagnostic, Woodpex III, and E-connect S) and with digital radiographs (RVG). Electronic measurements were compared with each other and with radiographic measurements under the same experimental conditions.
Results. Repeated measures ANOVA showed a significant difference between the radiographic and the electronic method. The Root ZX achieved the best accuracy and precision in determining the location of the apical foramen compared to other ALs.
Conclusions. ALs are the most reliable method and superior to radiologic methods to determine the WL. Further studies should be performed to assess the differences between different types of ALs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ba0c1139be7047ffa33f1d3afebd58e42023-09-12T09:51:03ZengAmaltea Medical Publishing HouseRomanian Journal of Stomatology1843-08052069-60782023-01-01691101310.37897/RJS.2023.1.1Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locatorsLeonardo Tracchegiani0Stefan Manea1Claudia Valentina Lungu2Sinziana Adina Scarlatescu3Paula Perlea4Anna Maria Pangica5Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania 2 Private practice, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania 2 Private practice, Bucharest, RomaniaPrivate practice, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania 2 Private practice, Bucharest, RomaniaThe aim of this study was to analyse the accuracy, precision, and consequently the reliability of five traditional apex locators (AL) and one integrated AL in determining working length (WL). Materials and Methods: The lengths of 15 extracted human teeth were measured with six ALs (Dentaport Root ZX, Dual Pex Micro Mega, Root ZX mini, Elements Diagnostic, Woodpex III, and E-connect S) and with digital radiographs (RVG). Electronic measurements were compared with each other and with radiographic measurements under the same experimental conditions. Results. Repeated measures ANOVA showed a significant difference between the radiographic and the electronic method. The Root ZX achieved the best accuracy and precision in determining the location of the apical foramen compared to other ALs. Conclusions. ALs are the most reliable method and superior to radiologic methods to determine the WL. Further studies should be performed to assess the differences between different types of ALs.https://rjs.com.ro/articles/2023.1/RJS_2023_1_Art-01.pdfapex locatorsworking lenghtdigital radiographs |
| spellingShingle | Leonardo Tracchegiani Stefan Manea Claudia Valentina Lungu Sinziana Adina Scarlatescu Paula Perlea Anna Maria Pangica Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locators Romanian Journal of Stomatology apex locators working lenght digital radiographs |
| title | Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locators |
| title_full | Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locators |
| title_fullStr | Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locators |
| title_short | Comparative “ex vivo” study on working length determination using six apex locators |
| title_sort | comparative ex vivo study on working length determination using six apex locators |
| topic | apex locators working lenght digital radiographs |
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