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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Comparative Evaluation of Different Apex Locators as a Diagnostic Tool to Detect Root Perforations: An

Akshayraj K Langaliya, Neeta Patel, Ekta Chaudhari, Anjali Kothari, Shwetika Patel, Pratiksha Rathod

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Akshayraj K LangaliyaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Neeta PatelDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Ekta ChaudhariDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Siddhpur Dental College, Siddhpur, Gujarat, India.
Anjali KothariDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Shwetika PatelDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Pratiksha RathodDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

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Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine how effectively four distinct apex locators could diagnose root perforations in terms of accuracy and repeatability. Materials and Methods: Eighty mandibular premolars with a single root were instrumented. The distal face of the root was perforated at both the apical and middle thirds, five millimeters from the apical terminus. K-files connected to apex locators were used for detection on teeth set in an alginate-filled box. Results: The current research showed that all four apex locators accurately detected root canal perforations. Conclusion: This study's findings show that all four apex locators were able to accurately and successfully identify root canal perforations.

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Electronic apex locatorspropex pixi apex locatorroot perforation

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PMCPMC11000906

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