Apex locator technology is an invaluable tool in the assessment and treatment of individual root canal systems. It provides valuable information to the clinician related to the position of instruments relative to the periradicular tissues when exploring root canal systems. This feedback increases the safety, efficacy and predictability of our treatment as we navigate and determine accurate working lengths.
Advantages of apex locator-
- To determine the working length of during root canal treatment.
- To access the perforations in root canal system.
- To diagnose the root fracture, cracks and internal or external resorption.
- To diagnose horizontal fractures.
- To confirm suspected periodontal or pulpal perfornations during pinhole preparation.
- Help in root canal treatment of incomplete root formation.
- Determine working length of primary teeth.
