International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

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Review Papers | Dental Science | India | Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018


A Clinical Evaluation of Accuracy of Apex Locator for Determination of Working Length in Primary Teeth when Compared to Conventional Radiography - A Systematic Review

Pradnya Kshirsagar [2] | Rahul Deshpande [2] | Ujwal Kontham | Pranav Dungarwal | Charuta Dabholkar


Abstract: This systematic review is to assess the literature regarding the clinical accuracy of apex locator and conventional radiography for determination of working length in primary teeth. Articles published from 1st January 2005 to 30th October 2017 in English with Randomized controlled trials and Original prospective clinical trials were selected.526 articles in total were retrieved, out of which 5 were selected for the systematic review. Summary Though, there is no significant difference between the use of EAL and RG, the use of EAL might be useful for protecting the children from exposure to recurrent ionizing radiation, over instrumentation, overfilling, damage to the permanent tooth germs.


Keywords: primary teeth, working length, Apex locator, conventional radiographs


Edition: Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018,


Pages: 948 - 953


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Pradnya Kshirsagar, Rahul Deshpande, Ujwal Kontham, Pranav Dungarwal, Charuta Dabholkar, "A Clinical Evaluation of Accuracy of Apex Locator for Determination of Working Length in Primary Teeth when Compared to Conventional Radiography - A Systematic Review", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018, pp. 948-953, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=ART20191395

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