Article Sidebar

PDF
Date Published: 30/01/2024
Abstract Views: 59
Views PDF: 61
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v534i1B.8299
Issue
Vol. 534 No. 1B (2024)
Section
Các bài báo
How to Cite
Nguyễn , T. T. V. ., Ngô , V. T. V. ., Lê, H. L. A. ., Huỳnh , T. T. T. ., & Phạm , V. K. . (2024). ACCURACY OF TWO ENDODONTIC MOTORS WITH INTEGRATED APEX LOCATOR. Vietnam Medical Journal, 534(1B). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v534i1B.8299

ACCURACY OF TWO ENDODONTIC MOTORS WITH INTEGRATED APEX LOCATOR

Thị Thảo Vân Nguyễn , Vũ Tường Vy Ngô , Hoàng Lan Anh Lê, Thị Thùy Trang Huỳnh , Văn Khoa Phạm

Main Article Content

Abstract

Introduction: Endodontic motors with integrated electronic apex locators (EALs) have been developed with the intention of making root canal treatment simpler and faster. However, there are very few studies that tested endodontic motors with integrated EALs. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the accuracy of working length determination by two endodontic motors with integrated apex locator (VDW.CONNECT and E-Connect). Methods: The in vitro study was conducted on 30 extracted mandibular premolars. After being selected, the teeth were cleaned, preserved, and opened cavities, then coded and randomly divided into two groups. The working length was taken with an endomotor with built in apex locator, with group 1 using E-Connect Pro and group 2 using VDW.CONNECT endomotor. When the file had stopped rotating, a radiograph was taken and the distance from the file tip to apical foramen was measured using ImageJ software. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0 software, using Chi square/Fisher's exact test to check the relationship between two groups. Results: The results of the Fisher’s exact test showed that there was no statistically difference between the two groups. Conclusion: There is no difference between VDW.CONNECT and E-CONNECT endodontic rotary motors with integrated apex locator in determining the working length.

Article Details

References

1. Abidi SYA, Azfar M, Nayab T, et al. Accuracy of working length measurement with endo motor having built-in apex locator and comparison with periapical radiographs. J Pak Med Assoc. 2020;70(3):437-441.
2. Amin J, Lines J, Milosevic MP, Park A, Sholapurkar A. Comparison of Accuracy and Reliability of Working Length Determination Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Electronic Apex Locator: A Systematic Review. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2019;20(9):1118-1123.
3. Altenburger MJ, Cenik Y, Schirrmeister JF, Wrbas KT, Hellwig E. Combination of apex locator and endodontic motor for continuous length control during root canal treatment. Int Endod J. 2009;42(4):368-74.
4. Ashraf ElAyouti TC, Paul Dummer, Claus Löst. A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study working length determination and the performance of apex locators – A narrative review with recommendations for the future. International Endodontic Journal. 2022;55(S2):281-294.
5. Chaudhary S, Gharti A, Adhikari B. An in vivo comparison of accuracy of two electronic apex locators in determining working length using stainless steel and nickel titanium files. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2018;10:75-82.
6. Chukka RR, Bellam MD, Marukala NR, et al. Efficiency of an Integrated Apex Locator in Determining Working Length in Various Irrigating Solutions: An In Vivo Study. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2020;12(Suppl 1):S410-S414.
7. Kocak S, Kocak MM, Saglam BC. Efficiency of 2 electronic apex locators on working length determination: A clinical study. J Conserv Dent. 2013;16(3):229-32.
8. Martins JN, Marques D, Mata A, Carames J. Clinical efficacy of electronic apex locators: systematic review. J Endod. 2014;40(6):759-77.