Electronic apex locators may be better at determining endodontic working length than radiographs and could reduce patient radiation exposure

Nicholas Chandler

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2014.12.004

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Electronic apex locators may be better at determining endodontic working length than radiographs and could reduce patient radiation exposure

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Electronic apex locators may be better at determining endodontic working length than radiographs and could reduce patient radiation exposure

Nicholas Chandler

The journal of evidence-based dental practice, Vol.15(1), pp.28-29

01/03/2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebdp.2014.12.004

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/37208

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Dental Pulp Cavity - anatomy & histology

Electrical Equipment and Supplies - standards

Humans

Odontometry - instrumentation

Root Canal Preparation - instrumentation

Tooth Apex - anatomy & histology

Clinical efficacy of electronic apex locators: Systematic review. Martins JNR, Marques M, Mata A, Carames J.J Endod 2014;40(6):759-77. Nicholas Chandler, BDS, MSc, PhD, LDSRCS, MRACDS (Endo), FDSRCPS, FDSRCSEd, FFDRCSI PURPOSE/QUESTION: The authors conducted a systematic review to compare radiographic and electronic methods of determining endodontic working length. The authors reported no external funding sources. Systematic review Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF THE RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

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Record Identifier: 9926529213101891
Title: Electronic apex locators may be better at determining endodontic working length than radiographs and could reduce patient radiation exposure
Creators: Nicholas Chandler
Publication Details: The journal of evidence-based dental practice, Vol.15(1), pp.28-29
Academic Unit: Office of the Head of Faculty (Dentistry)
Date published ; e-published: 01/03/2015
Language: English
Resource Type ; Subtype: Journal article

Electronic apex locators may be better at determining endodontic working length than radiographs and could reduce patient radiation exposure

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