Performance in vitro of apex locators in determining root length in primary molars

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate performance of digital radiographic and two electronic apex locators, Propex II and Root ZX in root canal length determination in primary molars. Methods: 25 primary molars were divided into two groups, G1 without root resorption and G2 with r...

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Veröffentlicht in:RGO - Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia 2016-09, Vol.64 (3), p.244-249
Hauptverfasser: BERTOLI, Fernanda Mara Paiva, BRUZAMOLIN, Carolina Dea, BARATTO FILHO, Flares, SILVA, Débora Andrade da, TOMAZINHO, Flávia Fagundes Sens, GONZAGA, Carla Castiglia, SOUZA, Juliana Feltrin de
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Zusammenfassung:ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate performance of digital radiographic and two electronic apex locators, Propex II and Root ZX in root canal length determination in primary molars. Methods: 25 primary molars were divided into two groups, G1 without root resorption and G2 with root resorption. The exams were performed using all methods by two experienced examiners, with 1-week interval. The gold standard was determined by visual examination. The methods were statistically analyzed regarding the values of reproducibility and correlated with the gold standard by Pearson´s correlation coefficient. Results: The root canal length determination coincided with gold standard in 22.7% for Root ZX, 17.5% for Propex II and 12.5% for digital radiography. Correlation values were higher in G1, the Root ZX presented the highest values. In G2 the digital radiography showed the lowest correlation. In G1, the intra-examiner reproducibility values ranged from 0.925 to 0.523, and interexaminer 0.863 to 0.670. In G2, the values of intra-examiner reproducibility ranges from 0.864 to 0.097, and inter was 0.774 to 0.379. Conclusion: It was concluded that the methods performance varying according to examiner's experience. The Root ZX presented the highest reproducibility and accuracy. RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o desempenho in vitro de radiografia digital e de dois localizadores apicais eletrônicos, Propex II e Root ZX na determinação do comprimento de canal em molares decíduos. Métodos: Foram selecionados 25 molares decíduos divididos em dois grupos, G1, sem reabsorção radicular e G2 com reabsorção radicular. Os exames foram realizados utilizando todos os métodos por dois examinadores experientes, com intervalo de 1 semana. O padrão ouro foi determinada por exame visual. Os métodos foram analisados estatisticamente em relação aos valores de reprodutibilidade e correlacionada com o padrão ouro pelo coeficiente de correlação de Pearson. Resultados: A determinação de comprimento de canal coincidiu com padrão-ouro em 22,7% para o Root ZX, 17,5% para Propex II e 12,5% para a radiografia digital. valores de correlação foram maiores no G1, o Root ZX apresentou os maiores valores. Em G2 da radiografia digital apresentou a menor correlação. No G1, os valores de reprodutibilidade intra-examinador variou 0,925-0,523 e interexaminadores 0,863-0,670. No G2, os valores da reprodutibilidade intra-examinador varia 0,864-0,097, e inter era 0,774-0,379. Conclusão: Concluiu-se qu
ISSN:0103-6971
1981-8637
1981-8637
DOI:10.1590/1981-863720160003000013230