Comparación de la precisión de la longitud de trabajo de cuatro localizadores apicales electrónicos con limas de acero inoxidable y níquel-titanio en conductos mesiovestibulares de primeras molares inferiores / Comparison of the precision of the working length of four electronic apical locators with stainless steel files and titanium nickel in mesiovestibular ducts of first lower molars

Objetivo: El propósito del estudio in vitro fue comparar la precisión de la longitud de trabajo de Root ZX mini, Proper Pixi, Woodpex III y Raypex 6 utilizando limas de acero inoxidable VDW C-Pilot n.º 15 y de níquel-titanio Maillefer n.º15. Materiales y métodos: Este estudio fue experimental in vitro. La muestra fue de treinta y cinco conductos mesiovestibulares de primeras molares inferiores, con cuatro localizadores apicales electrónicos Root ZX mini, Proper Pixi, Woodpex III y Raypex6. La longitud real se determinó con un calibrador Vernier digital y la medición electrónica se realizó utilizando limas de acero inoxidable y de níquel-titanio. Resultados: Al comparar la longitud real y longitud electrónica, no se encontró diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p < 0,05). Conclusiones: Se halló diferencias estadísticamente significativas al comparar la precisión de Root ZX mini, Proper Pixi, Woodpex III y Raypex 6 con limas de acero inoxidable; mientras que la precisión con limas de níquel-titanio no se vio afectada. (AU)

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the precision of the working length of Root ZX mini, Proper Pixi, Woodpex III and Raypex 6 using VDW C-Pilot No. 15 with Maillefer nickel titanium No. 15 and stainless steel files in mesiovestibular ducts of first lower molars. Materials and methods: This was an experimental in vitro study, including 35 mesiobuccal canals of lower first molars. The real length of 4 electronic apical locators, Root ZX mini, Proper Pixi, Woodpex III and Raypex6, was determined with a digital Vernier caliper, and electronic measurements were recorded using stainless steel and nickel titanium files. Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the real and the electronic lengths of the different tools studied (p <0.05). Conclusions: Statistically significant differences were obtained when comparing the precision of Root ZX mini, Proper Pixi, Woodpex III and Raypex 6 with stainless steel files, while the precision of nickel titanium files was not affected. (AU)

Comparison between Conventional Radiography, Radiovisiography and Raypex 5 Electronic Apexlocator in Determining the Root Canal Length in Posterior Teeth- An Invitro Study

The determination of working length and its maintenance during cleaning and shaping procedures is a key factor for successful endodontic treatment. The aim of this in- vitro study was to evaluate the utility and accuracy of Raypex5 electronic apex locator in determining the working length in comparison to conventional radiography and radiovisiography in posterior teeth. Methods: In this study sixty extracted mandibular first and second molars were used. Diagnostic images were obtained both by conventional radiography and radiovisiography (RVG) and tentative working length was obtained and recorded. After access opening actual root canal length was determined by both conventional radiography and RVG and recorded. Four blinded observers determined the working length in all samples with Raypex5 electronic apex locator. Then at that length file position was checked using RVG. Results: All the data collected was statistically analyzed using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Cronbach’s alpha reability analysis and student paired t-test. Conclusion: In this study it was found that Electronic apexlocator Raypex 92 %, RVG 74% and conventional radiograph was 70% accurate in measuring root canal length in posterior teeth.

Longitud de trabajo electrónica con Raypex 6 en conductos de molares inferiores / Electronic work length with Raypex 6 in lower molars canals

Resumen: Objetivo: Evaluar la precisión de Raypex 6 para localizar el foramen y ubicarse en la zona cemento dentina conducto (CDC) en conductos de molares inferiores por medio de diafanización. Material y métodos: 52 conductos permeables de 20 molares inferiores extraídos inmersos en alginato fueron utilizados. Se realizó abertura coronaria, localización, permeabilización e irrigación con hipoclorito de sodio al 5.25%. Con el localizador electrónico Raypex 6 se obtuvo conductometría electrónica. Se introdujo lima tipo K #15 o 20 en cada muestra que tenía el clip labial inserto en alginato. La pantalla del dispositivo indicó la posición del foramen apical en la barra roja y se procedió a reajustar la posición de la lima K en las dos primeras barras amarillas y la lima se fijó con resina acrílica. Los dientes se diafanizaron por medio de la técnica de ácido nítrico y se mantuvieron en salicilato de metilo. Las muestras se analizaron con microscopio clínico a 16x y de manera subjetiva se asignó el valor de preciso, si la punta de la lima se ubicó entre 0 a -0.5 mm, fuera o positivo (+) si la lima estuvo +0.1 mm o más y corto o negativo (-) si fue de -0.51 mm o menos con respecto al foramen apical. Resultados: De las 52 muestras analizadas, se encontraron 40 precisas, siete largas y cinco cortas. La estadística descriptiva demostró 76.9% de precisión. Conclusión: La longitud de trabajo electrónica con Raypex 6 mostró una adecuada precisión en conductos mesiales de molares inferiores.

Abstract: Objective: To assess precision of Raypex 6 to locate foramen and establish placement in the canal -dentin-cement (CDC) area in lower molar canals by means of diaphanization. Material and methods: 52 permeable canals from 20 extracted lower molars immersed in alginate were used. Crown opening, location, permeabilization and irrigation with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite were performed. Electronic conductometry was obtained with Raypex 6 electronic locator. A K #15/20 file type was inserted in all samples which had labial clip inserted in alginate. The device's screen indicated position of the apical foramen in the red bar, K files position was readjusted in the first two yellow bars, the file was then fixated with acrylic resin. Teeth were diaphanized by means of the nitric acid technique; teeth were kept in methyl salicylate. Samples were analyzed with clinical microscope at 16x, they were subjectively assigned a value called precise when the tip of the file was located at 0-0.5 mm, external or positive (+), when the file was +0.1 mm or more, and short or negative (-) when it was -0.51 mm or less with respect to the apical foramen. Results: Of the 52 analyzed samples, 40 were found to be precise, seven long and five short. Descriptive statistics showed 76.9% precision. Conclusion: Electronic working length with Raypex 6 showed suitable precision in mesial canals of lower molars.

Modelo BRAN-RS para la enseñanza de la conductometría electrónica sin verificación radiográfica a alumnos de licenciatura: estudio piloto / BRAN-RS model for teaching electronic root canal lenght measurement without X-ray confirmation by undergraduate students: a pilot study

Propósito: demostrar la ejecución de la conductometría electrónica sin verificación radiográfica con el modelo BRAN-RS, por dos alumnas de licenciatura en odontología Material y métodos: Se emplearon dos molares naturales, de los cuales se utilizaron seis conductos permeables (cuatro mesiales y dos distales); el localizador de foramen apical Raypex 6, tipodonto de acrílico y alginato. Los dientes se incluyeron en el espacio de los molares, que se abocardó y rellenó con alginato. Se insertó el clip labial por debajo del tipodonto. Una cavidad de acceso fue realizada en cada molar, se determinó la entrada de los conductos y se amplió con fresa Gates-Glidden número 4. Con el dispositivo Raypex conectado, se introdujo gentilmente en cada conducto una lima tipo K número 15 o 20, cerrándose el circuito con el sujetador de limas. La posición de la lima en el foramen se observó en la pantalla, que se indica por medio de la barra y punto rojos. La lima fue reajustada en las dos primeras barras amarillas y se fi jó con resina fotopolimerizable. Los molares fueron retirados del alginato, se diafanizaron y evaluaron con microscopio clínico a 16X para confi rmar la longitud de trabajo. Resultados: La posición de la lima respecto al foramen apical en los seis conductos fue precisa al 100 por ciento. Conclusión: El modelo BRAN-RS es fácil de realizar, preciso, y puede utilizarse por alumnos de la licenciatura en la práctica preclínica de conductometría.

To demonstrate how two undergraduate students perform electronic root canal measurement without X-ray confi rmation using the BRAN-RS model. Material and methods: Six permeable root canals (4 mesial and 2 distal) from two natural molars; Raypex 6 electronic apex locator; acrylic typodont; and alginate. The teeth were inserted in the molar space, which had been widened and fi lled with alginate. The lip clip was placed below the typodont. An access cavity was made in each molar and the entrance to the root canal located and widened using a number 4 Gates-Glidden drill. Once the Raypex device was connected, a number 15 or 20 K-fi le was gently introduced into each canal and the measurement circuit closed using the fi le clip. The posi-tion of the fi le within the foramen was shown on the screen in the form of a red bar and a red dot. The fi le was readjusted within the fi rst two yellow bars and secured using a light-cured resin. The molars were removed from the alginate, then diaphonized and evaluated under a clinical microscope at 16X magnifi cation to confi rm the working length. Results: In the six root canals, the position of the fi le relative to the apical foramen was 100% accurate. Conclusion: The BRAN-RS model is accurate, easy to perform, and can be used by undergraduate students in the preclinical practice of root canal measurement.

Effectiveness of three electronic apex locators to determine root canal working length / Efectividad de tres localizadores apicales electrónicos para determinar la longitud radicular de trabajo

This study was to evaluate in vivo the accuracy of three electronic apex locators (EALs) in determining working length (WL) using hand files and a wear technique. Thirty two premolars that were completely formed apically and that were scheduled for extraction for orthodontic reasons from patients between ages of 15 and 20 years old were included. Electronic measurement of WL was performed using the EAL according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The following three EAL were used: A. Root ZX II; B. Raypex 5, and C. Propex II. There were significant difference (p=0.0002) when comparing median differences among the three EAL. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between Root ZX II vs. Raypex 5 and Root ZX II vs. Propex II (p=0.0044; p=0.0002), while between aypex 5 and Propex II, there were no statistically significant differences with respect to the accuracy of the EAL in determining WL (p=0.1087). The present findings suggest that Root ZX II presented the highest agreement rate for determining the final WL...

Estudio fue evaluar in vivo la exactitud de tres localizadores apicales electrónicos(LAEs) para determinar la longitud de trabajo (LT) usando instrumentos manuales y una técnica de desgaste. Treinta y dos premolares con formación apical completa e indicados para extracción por razones ortodóncicas de pacientes de edad entre 15 y 20 años fueron incluidos en el estudio. Seusaron tres LAE; A. Root ZX II; B. Raypex 5, y C. Propex II. Se encontraron diferencias significativas (p=0.0002) cuando se compararon las medianas entre los tres LAE. El análisismostró diferencias entre Root ZX II vs. Raypex 5 y Root ZX II vs. Propex II (p=0.0044; p=0,0002), mientras queentre Raypex 5 y Propex II, no se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la determinación de la LT (p=0.1087). Los presentes hallazgos sugieren que Root ZX II mostró la mayor exactitud para determinar la LT final...

A clinical evaluation on accuracy of RayPex5 apex locator for measuring root canal working length / 实用口腔医学杂志

In order to evaluate the accuracy of RayPex5 apex locator in measuring root canal working length in clinical practice and to analyze the possible factor resulting in deviation, the working length of total 211 root canals were measured by handing method and electronic method respectively. The exact working length of those root canals were determined by X-ray method. The accuracy rate of electronic method and handing method was 96.21% and 78.2% respectively, with significant difference(P<0.001). The accuracy rate of front teeth group and molar group measured by electronic method was 100% and 92.5% respectively, with significant difference(P<0.05), while the apical paradentitis group and the apical non-paradentitis group, the front teeth group and the premolar group, and the premolar group and the molar group didn' t differ from each other, respectively. The study showed that the accuracy rate of electronic method was high for determining root canal working length, and Raypex 5 apex locator could define apical seat to measure root canal working length accurately.