Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo study
Introduction: Working length determination is a crucial step for success of pulpectomy. Various new modalities have been developed. The newest technology includes EAL. Electronic apex locators require less chair side time, do not produce pain and avoid unnecessary radiation which makes it more super...
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| author | Rucha N. Davalbhakta Niraj S. Gokhale Shivayogi M. Hugar Chandrashekhar M. Badakar A. Gowtham Sanjana P. Soneta |
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| description | Introduction: Working length determination is a crucial step for success of pulpectomy. Various new modalities have been developed. The newest technology includes EAL. Electronic apex locators require less chair side time, do not produce pain and avoid unnecessary radiation which makes it more superior in paediatric endodontic procedures. Aim: To evaluate and compare Root ZX mini apex locator and Radiovisiography (RVG) for determining working length in primary molars. Materials and methods: A sample of 30 primary molar teeth was subjected to working length determination by Root ZX mini and RVG. The data was collected and then tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. Results: On comparison among two groups, it was found there was no difference between the efficiency of modalities. A positive correlation was seen among Root ZX mini and RVG (ICC = 0.99). Conclusion: Root ZX mini and radiovisiography are seen to be precise in determination of working length in primary molars. It can be said that Root ZX mini i. e the electronic apex locators can be used as an adjunct to Radiovisiography and conventional radiography. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6f9c2134c1914d7f9bbee027c71185fa2025-08-20T02:01:58ZengElsevierJournal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research2212-42682021-04-0111225726210.1016/j.jobcr.2021.02.007Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo studyRucha N. Davalbhakta0Niraj S. Gokhale1Shivayogi M. Hugar2Chandrashekhar M. Badakar3A. Gowtham4Sanjana P. Soneta5Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, IndiaCorresponding author.; Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, IndiaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, IndiaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, IndiaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, IndiaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi, IndiaIntroduction: Working length determination is a crucial step for success of pulpectomy. Various new modalities have been developed. The newest technology includes EAL. Electronic apex locators require less chair side time, do not produce pain and avoid unnecessary radiation which makes it more superior in paediatric endodontic procedures. Aim: To evaluate and compare Root ZX mini apex locator and Radiovisiography (RVG) for determining working length in primary molars. Materials and methods: A sample of 30 primary molar teeth was subjected to working length determination by Root ZX mini and RVG. The data was collected and then tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. Results: On comparison among two groups, it was found there was no difference between the efficiency of modalities. A positive correlation was seen among Root ZX mini and RVG (ICC = 0.99). Conclusion: Root ZX mini and radiovisiography are seen to be precise in determination of working length in primary molars. It can be said that Root ZX mini i. e the electronic apex locators can be used as an adjunct to Radiovisiography and conventional radiography.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426821000233Apex locatorsPulpectomyRadiovisiographyRoot ZX miniWorking length |
| spellingShingle | Rucha N. Davalbhakta Niraj S. Gokhale Shivayogi M. Hugar Chandrashekhar M. Badakar A. Gowtham Sanjana P. Soneta Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo study Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research Apex locators Pulpectomy Radiovisiography Root ZX mini Working length |
| title | Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo study |
| title_full | Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo study |
| title_fullStr | Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo study |
| title_short | Comparative evaluation of root ZX Mini® apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars: An In Vivo study |
| title_sort | comparative evaluation of root zx mini r apex locator and radiovisiography in determining the working length of primary molars an in vivo study |
| topic | Apex locators Pulpectomy Radiovisiography Root ZX mini Working length |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426821000233 |
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