Abstract
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the precision of electronic apex locators (EALs) in locating the apical constriction (AC) during a root canal treatment compared with a histologic evaluation of the AC as well as the effects of possible influencing factors by means of a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis. Methods A systematic search of the literature was performed to identify studies that histologically evaluated the precision of EALs in human teeth. The identified studies were subject to strict inclusion criteria followed by data extraction and meta-analysis. Results From 247 articles, 10 articles met the inclusion criteria, with a total of 1105 EAL measurements performed by 4 types of EALs: Root ZX (J Morita, Tokyo, Japan), Justy II (Hager & Werken GmbH & Co, Duisburg, Germany), Endy 5000 (Loser Co, Leverkusen, Germany), and Endox (Lysis Co, Milan, Italy). Root ZX, Justy II, and Endy 5000 were found to be significantly more accurate than Endox in determining the distance between the file tip and the apical constriction (P
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1818-1823 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Endodontics |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 1 2015 |
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Keywords
- Apical constriction
- electronic apex locators
- root canals
- working length
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dentistry(all)
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The precision of electronic apex locators in working length determination : A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature. / Tsesis, Igor; Blazer, Tamar; Ben-Izhack, Gil; Taschieri, Silvio; Del Fabbro, Massimo; Corbella, Stefano; Rosen, Eyal.
In: Journal of Endodontics, Vol. 41, No. 11, 01.11.2015, p. 1818-1823.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - The precision of electronic apex locators in working length determination
T2 - A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature
AU - Tsesis, Igor
AU - Blazer, Tamar
AU - Ben-Izhack, Gil
AU - Taschieri, Silvio
AU - Del Fabbro, Massimo
AU - Corbella, Stefano
AU - Rosen, Eyal
PY - 2015/11/1
Y1 - 2015/11/1
N2 - Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the precision of electronic apex locators (EALs) in locating the apical constriction (AC) during a root canal treatment compared with a histologic evaluation of the AC as well as the effects of possible influencing factors by means of a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis. Methods A systematic search of the literature was performed to identify studies that histologically evaluated the precision of EALs in human teeth. The identified studies were subject to strict inclusion criteria followed by data extraction and meta-analysis. Results From 247 articles, 10 articles met the inclusion criteria, with a total of 1105 EAL measurements performed by 4 types of EALs: Root ZX (J Morita, Tokyo, Japan), Justy II (Hager & Werken GmbH & Co, Duisburg, Germany), Endy 5000 (Loser Co, Leverkusen, Germany), and Endox (Lysis Co, Milan, Italy). Root ZX, Justy II, and Endy 5000 were found to be significantly more accurate than Endox in determining the distance between the file tip and the apical constriction (P
AB - Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the precision of electronic apex locators (EALs) in locating the apical constriction (AC) during a root canal treatment compared with a histologic evaluation of the AC as well as the effects of possible influencing factors by means of a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis. Methods A systematic search of the literature was performed to identify studies that histologically evaluated the precision of EALs in human teeth. The identified studies were subject to strict inclusion criteria followed by data extraction and meta-analysis. Results From 247 articles, 10 articles met the inclusion criteria, with a total of 1105 EAL measurements performed by 4 types of EALs: Root ZX (J Morita, Tokyo, Japan), Justy II (Hager & Werken GmbH & Co, Duisburg, Germany), Endy 5000 (Loser Co, Leverkusen, Germany), and Endox (Lysis Co, Milan, Italy). Root ZX, Justy II, and Endy 5000 were found to be significantly more accurate than Endox in determining the distance between the file tip and the apical constriction (P
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