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- Title
In vitro evaluation of Root ZX and Raypex 6 in teeth with different apical diameters.
- Authors
Aydin, Ugur; Karataslioglu, Emrah; Aksoy, Fatih; Yildirim, Cihan
- Abstract
Background: There is a growing interest about electronic apex locators for working length determination. There are several studies dealing with their performance in different conditions. Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of Root ZX and Raypex 6 in teeth with different apical diameters. Materials and Methods: Actual working length (AWL) of 80 single rooted teeth were determined as 0.5 mm short of apical foramen. The teeth were divided into 4 groups (n = 20). First group (G 0) included teeth with mature apices. Root canals of the other groups (G 32, G 57 and G 72) were enlarged until apical sizes of 0.32, 0.57 and 0.72 mm were obtained. Samples were embedded in alginate and electronic measurements (EM) were performed. Statistical analysis: was achieved with Fisher exact test. Results: Both devices revealed a high rate of success in G 0 and G 32. Their accuracy decreased significantly in G 57 and G 72 groups (P < 0.05). Intra-group results of Root ZX and Raypex 6 were similar (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Root ZX and Raypex 6 are reliable in teeth with mature apices. At foramen diameters exceeding 0.57 mm, their accuracy is susceptible.
- Subjects
DENTAL pulp cavities; ALGINATES; ELECTRONIC measurements; FISHER exact test; TEETH
- Publication
Journal of Conservative Dentistry, 2015, Vol 18, Issue 1, p66
- ISSN
0972-0707
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0972-0707.148899