Naslov
Root canal lenght determination using tactile sense method and endometric measurements
(Root canal lenght determination using tactile sense method and endodontic measurements)

Autori
Njemirovskij, Vera ; Leušić, Jelka ; Brkić, Hrvoje

Izvornik
International endodontic journal (0143-2885) 33 (2000), 2; 160-160

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, ostalo, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
root canal; endometric measuremant

Sažetak
An important aspect of clinical endodontics is the establishment of accurate root canal working lenght. The aim of this investigation was to compare root canal obturation following use of the tactile sense method with use endometric measurement on a sample of 100 referred patients (aged 20-70 years, 62 female, 38 male) Fifty teeth were measured by the tactile sense method after taking preoperative radiographs, while the other 50 teeth were measured endometrically. The method of lateral condensation with gutta-percha and Diaket of AH 26 plus was used for canal obturation, after which postoperative radiographs were taken. Statistically significant differences were present between the two groups. Out of the 50 teeth in which endometric measurements were used, 96% of the root canal obturation were successful, compared with 72% using the tactile sense method (p<0.05). The endometric measurement method is advocated over the tactile sense method.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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