Effects of Simulated Lateral Canals on the Accuracy of Measurements by an Electronic Apex Locator

UZUN Ö., Topuz Ö., Aslan S., Tinaz A. C.

JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, vol.78, pp.1-7, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 78
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-7
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Accurate determination of the apical terminus plays a significant role in the success of root canal therapy, but accuracy may be affected by the presence of accessory canals.