Comparative evaluation of different apex locators as a diagnostic tool to detect root perforations: An In Vitro study
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Akshayraj K Langaliya; Neeta Patel; Ekta Chaudhari; Anjali Kothari; Shwetika Patel; Pratiksha Rathod
- Source
- Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 828-830 (2024)
- Subject
- electronic apex locators
propex pixi apex locator
root perforation
Pharmacy and materia medica
RS1-441
Analytical chemistry
QD71-142
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0975-7406
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.