Accuracy and repeatability of 3 apex locators in locating root canal perforations: an ex vivo study.

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Abstract

This study was an ex vivo evaluation of the accuracy and repeatability of 3 electronic apex locators (EALs) in locating simulated root canal perforations.

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Journal

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): J Endod

Title: Journal of endodontics

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN (Electronic): 1878-3554

ISSN (Print): 0099-2399

Publication date (Electronic): Aug 2014

Volume: 40

Issue: 8

Affiliations

[1 ] Department of Endodontics Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Paraiba, Paraiba, Brazil. Electronic address: fabioendodontia@gmail.com.

[2 ] Department of Endodontics, University Center of João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil.

[3 ] Department of Endodontics Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Paraiba, Paraiba, Brazil.

[4 ] Odontologic Center of Studies and Research, João Pessoa, Paraiba, Brazil.

[5 ] Department Statistics, Federal University of Paraiba, Paraiba, Brazil.

Article

Publisher Item ID: S0099-2399(14)00149-6

DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2014.02.004

PubMed ID: 25069941

SO-VID: cc597683-9e3f-4453-a147-d29858f50a69

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Keywords: Apex locators,Mini Apex Locator,Root ZX II,root perforation

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Keywords: Apex locators, Mini Apex Locator, Root ZX II, root perforation

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