ArticleIranian endodontic journal2017
Evaluation of Conventional Radiography and an Electronic Apex Locator in Determining the Working Length in C-shaped Canals.
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- Prevalence of C-shaped Canals and Three-rooted Mandibular Molars Using CBCT in a Selected Thai Population.Iranian endodontic journal · 2021Article
- The Accuracy of Endodontic Length Measurement Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Comparison with Electronic Apex Locators.Iranian endodontic journal · 2020Article
- Comparison of Digital Radiography, Conventional Film and Self-Developing Film for Working Length Determination.Iranian endodontic journal · 2018Article
- Foramen Changes following Over Instrumentation of Curved Canals with Three Engine-Driven Instruments: AnIranian endodontic journal · 2017Article
- Comparison of Tentative Radiographic Working Length with and without grid Versus Electronic Apex Locator.Contemporary clinical dentistryArticle
- Canal Straightening Following Overinstrumentation with Three Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
introductionThe purpose of this METHODS AND MATERIALS: After confirming the actual C-shaped anatomy using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), 22 extracted C-shaped mandibular second molars were selected and decoronated at the cemento-enamel junction. The actual working length of these canals were determined by inserting a #15 K-file until the tip could be seen through the apical foramen and the working length was established by subtracting 0.5 mm from this length. The working length was also determined using conventional analog radiography and electronic apex locator (EAL) that were both compared with the actual working length. The data was statistically analyzed using paired t-test and marginal homogeneity test.
resultsThere was no significant differences between the working length obtained with apex locator and that achieved through conventional radiography in terms of measuring the mesiolingual and distal canals (
conclusionThe apex locator was more accurate in determination of the working length of C-shaped canals compared with the conventional radiography.
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