Evaluation of the accuracy of measurement of autonomous electronic apex locator Raypex 5 and the integrated apex locator in device VDW Gold: an in vitro study

Abstract

In a study of the comparative assessment of the accuracy of an autonomous apex locator Raypex 5 and integrated apex locator in the device VDW Gold. For the experiments we selected 20 extracted single-root teeth with fully formed tips and a single canal. Measurements were made after dipping the teeth in the alginate mass at the level of necks. The analysis of the received data testified, that all readings of tested locators clinically acceptable. The analysis of the received data indicates that all readings of tested locators are comparable and clinically acceptable. Laboratory method of the study of the apex locators using alginate mass is convenient, economical, and allows to test several devices in parallel.