ArticleAustralian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc2025
Accuracy of Apex Locator Integrated Endomotors in Estimating Working Length in the Presence of Endodontic Irrigants: An Ex Vivo Study.
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- In vitro assessment of integrated apex locator systems: working length accuracy, operational parameters, and mechanical effects on NiTi instruments.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Ex vivo accuracy of three electronic apex locators under various irrigants.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Accuracy of working length determination using endodontic motors with integrated electronic apex locators: anFrontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Effect of Triton all-in-one irrigant on electronic working length determination using two apex locators: anPeerJ · 2026Article
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Abstract
Accurate working length determination is crucial for root canal treatment. This ex vivo study evaluated the accuracy of a standalone apex locator (Root ZX Mini) and two integrated apex locator-endomotors (EnDrive and X-Smart Pro+) under different intracanal conditions. Seventy-two extracted single-rooted mandibular premolars were decoronated and standardised. The actual canal length (AML) was determined microscopically, and electronic working lengths (EWL) obtained. Measurements were taken after canal patency and drying with paper points or following irrigation with saline, sodium hypochlorite, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. All devices and intracanal conditions exhibited negative deviations, with EWLs shorter than AML, ranging from -0.15 to -0.50 mm, thus remaining within clinically acceptable limits. Significant differences were observed among devices and canal contents (p < 0.05), with EnDrive showing the least deviation, particularly in the presence of sodium hypochlorite. These findings support the reliability of integrated apex locator-endomotors, though measurement accuracy may be affected by irrigant type.
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