Comparison Between Accuracy of Two Different Electronic Apex Locators in Determining Working Length of Root Canals: An In Vitro Study

  • Dr. Pheiroijam Herojit Singh Post-Graduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Jaipur Dental College, Rajasthan, India.
  • Dr. Ningthoukhongjam Rati Devi Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Dental College JNIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.
  • Dr. N. Sukumar Singh Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Dental College JNIMS, Imphal, Manipur, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36437/ijdrd.2020.2.1.L
Keywords: Apex Locator, Patients, Root Canals

Abstract

Background: Accurate determination of the working length of root canals is an important factor for the success of endodontic therapy. 

Aim: Two different apex locators namely Propex Pixi (Dentsply) and Canal Pro (Coltene) are used to determine the working length of root canals and their results are compared to determine their accuracy. 

Material and Methods: Twenty extracted permanent single-rooted teeth are used for the study. To determine the working length of root canals of each tooth, two different types of electronic apex locators, Propex Pixi (Dentsply) and CanalPro (Coltene) are used and their results are compared. 

Result: There was a significant difference in accuracy between the two apex locators in determining the working length of root canals (p-value <0.05). Canal Pro was more accurate than Propex Pixi.

Published
2020-03-01
How to Cite
Singh, D. P. H., Rati Devi, D. N., & Singh, D. N. S. (2020). Comparison Between Accuracy of Two Different Electronic Apex Locators in Determining Working Length of Root Canals: An In Vitro Study. International Journal Of Drug Research And Dental Science, 2(1), 14-17. https://doi.org/10.36437/ijdrd.2020.2.1.L
Issue
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): International Journal of Drug Research And Dental Science
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Articles