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Can apex locator detect perforation?

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Can apex locator detect perforation?

The Apex NRG and RayPex 5 also detected all perforations (100% sensitivity; 95% confidence interval [78%; 100%]). The ProPex II, Elements Apex Locator, and RayPex 6 detected 14 of 15 perforations (93% sensitivity; 95% confidence interval [68%;100%]).

Which apex locator is best?

5 Best Dental Apex Locators [2021 Review]

  • J. Morita Root ZX II Endodontic Apex Locator.
  • Ultradent: Endo Eze FIND.
  • Brasseler: Precision Apex Locator.
  • Denjoy: Apex Locator ROOT PI (Joypex 5)
  • Osada Inc Endex Plus.

How is work length measured?

The traditional way of determining working length is by taking radiographs with files in the canals. Where canals overlap, as in the mesial canals of lower molars, the radiograph can be taken with an increased horizontal angulation to separate the canals.

How do apex locators work?

Electronic apex locators use an electrical circuit through the patient’s root canal and oral tissues to determine the location of the apical foramen. The electrical circuit is completed when the instrument is inserted into the root canal in the apical direction and touches the periodontal tissues.

How do you calculate work length?

Does apex locator hurt?

Conclusions: There is no difference in postoperative pain between working length measurement methods by using an electronic apex locator or digital radiography.

How do you stop bleeding when opening?

If bleeding stops: Irrigate with NaOCl and leave in the canals and pulp chamber for 10–15 minutes. Dry and place Ca(OH)2 in the canals and close. If bleeding does not stop: Place sterile water in the canals for 10–15 minutes, to stop the breakdown of pulpal tissues.

What is a dental apex?

The apex is the bottom part of a tooth’s root. Your teeth have tiny passageways called root canals. An open apex occurs when the root canals are not closed. Open root canals can lead to pulp exposure and infection. Pulp is the soft substance inside of your teeth.

What is an endo motor?

Endomotors are devices which are used in rotary endodontic procedures where dentists have to use only one file to shape the root canal appropriately. There are multiple types of endomotors with varied specifications.

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