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ELECTRONIC APEX LOCATORS

ELECTRONIC APEX LOCATORS. Contents. Introduction Evolution of apex locators Basic function Classification Other uses Contraindications Common problem solving Clinical acceptance The future Conclusion References. Introduction.

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ELECTRONIC APEX LOCATORS

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  1. ELECTRONIC APEX LOCATORS

  2. Contents • Introduction • Evolution of apex locators • Basic function • Classification • Other uses • Contraindications • Common problem solving • Clinical acceptance • The future • Conclusion • References

  3. Introduction The electronic apex locator is an inst when used with appropriate radiographs allows for much greater accuracy of the W/l control. (Mc Donald 1992, Pattern & Mc Donald 1996)

  4. EAL has attracted a great deal of attention coz they operate on the principles of electricity. • Particularly useful when the apical portion of the canal system is obscured by certain anatomic structures.

  5. Evolution of apex locators • 1918- Custer -1st reported the use of electric current—W/L. • 1942 -Suzuki reported a device that measured the electrical resistance between P.dl & oral mucosa

  6. 1960- Gordon - 2nd to report--electrical measurement of root canals. • 1962-Sunada used a device– became the basis for most apex locators. • 1973-Inoue - reported a modification-- relate the canal depths to the operator via low frequency audible sounds. eg ;sono-explorer –used this modification

  7. Basic function • using the human body to complete an electrical circuit. • One side --endoinstrument & the other --the patients body.

  8. Classification • Modification of classification presented by McDonald (1992) • Classification based on: 3 factors

  9. First generation apex locators • Resistance apex locators. • Mechanism of action Egsono-explorer

  10. Second generation apex locators • Impedance apex locators • Mechanism of action • Different types.

  11. Endocator • Apex finder • Endo analyzer • The Digipex • Digipex2 • Exact-A-Pex • Foramatron IV • The Pio

  12. Third generation apex locators • Frequency – dependent apex locators • Measures the impedance difference between two frequencies or ratio of two electrical impedances • As the file moves towards the apex,the difference becomes greater

  13. (a) Endex:-original 3rd gen:apex locator --Yamashita et al(1990) • Advantages • Disadvantages

  14. (b) Neosono ultimo Ez

  15. (c) Apex finder A.F.A (All Fluid Allowed) • Multiple frequencies and comparative impedance principle. • LCD panel – indicates the distance of the instrument tip from the apical foramen in 0.1mm increments.

  16. Audio chime indicator. • McDonald et al reported –invitro study –95% accuracy

  17. (d) Root ZX • Dual frequency. • comparative impedance principle-described by Kobayashi (1991)

  18. Mechanism of action • Advantages • Disadvantages • Operating instructions

  19. (e) Mark V plus(f) JUSTWO orJUSTY11

  20. (g) Endo analyzer 8005

  21. Combined apex locator with handpiece 1.Tri auto Zx

  22. cordless electric endodontic hand piece • 3 automatic safety systems -(auto-start-stop mechanism) -(auto-torque-reverse mechanism) -(auto-apical-reverse mechanism )

  23. Other apex locating hand pieces • SOFY ZX--uses Root ZX • Endy7000--connected to Endy apex locator • Dentport ZX -comprised of two modules Root Zx Tri AutoZX

  24. General accuracy of frequency dependent apex locators 1. Effect of pulpal vitality on the accuracy of EAL • Pulpalvitality does not affect EAL accuracy. • In vivo study- Mayeda et al (1993) to determine whether the pulp status makes a difference in the determination.

  25. Pommer 2005 - AFA Apex finder • A higher accuracy -vital canals - (93.93%) - -necrotic canals -(76.6%) • Difference was statistically significant.

  26. 2. Effect of different electrolytes. • Torabinejad (1993) – compared Endex measurements with radiographic measurements - located canal accurately in 89.64% of moist canal.

  27. Meares and Steiman(2002) - 2.125% and 5.25% sodium hypochlorite • Root ZX • No significant difference found

  28. 3. Effect foramen size In vitro study - Ngyyenetal (1996), Felippe MC. (1994), Lee et al (2002) • Evaluated the possible influence of the size of the instrument on the measurements. • Reported that there was no difference between the smaller and larger apical foramen.

  29. 4. Effect of resorption on the accuracy of EAL Goldberg et al (2002) – • Evaluate - accuracy of the Root ZX apex locator in determining the working length in teeth with apical root resorption. • Measurements - accurate in 62.7% of cases.

  30. 5.Accuracy in Primary teeth Katz et al (1996) • Tested Root ZX in extracted primary teeth that had a different degree of root resorption. • Reported - Root ZX had an accuracy that was similar to the actual length and the radiograph film.

  31. Fourth generation apex locators 1.Bingo 1020 /Ray-pex-4 / Ray-pex-5

  32. 2. Elements diagnostic unit and apex locator

  33. Other uses of apex locators Detection of root perforation • Radiographic detection often hinders the existence of the perforation, particularly when it occurs bucco-lingually.

  34. Kaufman etal (1997) -compared the abilities of Root ZX, Apit III (Endex) and Sono explorer Mark II in detecting root perforation. • The tip of the file ended 0.06mm to 0.6 mm short of the external outline of the root surface. • Use of EAL for making an early detection of root perforation is very effective.

  35. Contraindications of EAL’s For patients who have cardiac pacemakers.

  36. Common problem solving(DCNA (1992), Vol. 36, No.2, April 293 Neville J. Mc. Donald. ) 1.Unstable electronic signal with rapid wandering signs. 2. Sharp drop of the signal at the apical foramen. 3. Apex sign from the beginning. 4. Premature reading

  37. Clinical acceptance: Use of the electronic apex locator to determine working length has still not gained widespread acceptance worldwide. This may in part be due to early devices which suffered from poor accuracy and did not function properly in the presence of common irrigants. Cost of the instruments and exposure to the technology are also factors.

  38. The future for electronic apex locators • The future of apex locators is very bright, significant improvement in the reliability and accuracy of apex locators took place with the development of 3rd generation models. It is probable that more dentists will now use apex locators. In the management of endodontic cases, at this time,

  39. However, the conclusion of studies have not demonstrated that apex locators are clearly superior to radiographic techniques, nor can they routinely replace radiographs in working length determination. It has been demonstrated that they are at least equally accurate future apex locators should be able to determine working length in all electronic conditions of the root canal without calibration. The meter display on future apex locators should accurately indicate how many millimeters the endodontic tip is from the apical constriction.

  40. Conclusion No individual technique is truly satisfactory in determining endodontic working length. The CDJ is a practical and anatomic termination point for the preparation and obturation of the root canal and this cannot be determined radiographically. Modern electronic apex locators can determine this position with accuracies of greater than 90% but still have some limitations. Knowledge of apical anatomy, prudent use of radiographs and the correct use of an electronic apex locator will assist practitioners to achieve predictable results.

  41. THANK YOU.

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