Analysis of Electronic Apex Locators in Human Teeth Diagnosed With Apical Periodontitis

Abstract Electronic apex locators (EAL) have been used to establish the working length (WL) in root canal treatment. In teeth diagnosed with apical periodontitis, resorption of tooth apical structures can lead to difficulties to obtain an appropriate WL. The aim was to compare the capacity of three EAL’s (Root ZX II, Raypex 6 and Endo-Eze Quill) to locate the tip of the K-file between 0 to -0.5 mm from the apical foramen (AF) on teeth diagnosed with asymptomatic apical periodontitis (AAP). Electronic working length was performed on 60 roots with AAP. A K-file #15 was inserted in the root canal until the apical foramen (AF) was located, and followed was re-adjusted to -0.5 mm through observation in EAL display. The K-file was fixed to the tooth with composite and teeth were extracted. The 4 apical millimeters were worn out until the K-file could be seen and were prepared and measured its distance to AF in a scanning electron microscope. Appropriate WL was when the tip of the K-file was located between 0 to -0.5 mm from AF. Results: Root ZX II showed significant difference (p<0.01) with the other two EALs. Root ZX II presented the better performance than Raypex 6 or Endo-Eze Quill in teeth with AAP.

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Main Authors:	Broon,Norberto J, Palafox-Sánchez,Claudia Azucena, Estrela,Carlos, Camarena,Diana Celeste Salazar, Uribe,Mario, Ceja,Israel, Ramos,Carlos S., Cruz,Alvaro
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto 2019
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402019000600550
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