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MEASUREMENT OF ROOT CANAL LENGTH - USE OF AN ELECTROMETRIC DEVICE.
S C Anand1, B P Khattak2, V P Sachdeva3
1Professor and Head, Pune 411 040.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|August 10, 2017
Summary
The odontometer accurately measures root canal length, improving pulpectomy success. This device significantly reduced post-operative complications compared to conventional methods.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Technology
Background:
- Accurate root canal length measurement is crucial for successful pulpectomy.
- Conventional manual and radiographic techniques for determining root canal length have limitations in accuracy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of an odontometer for measuring root canal length.
- To compare the outcomes of pulpectomy using an odontometer versus conventional methods.
Main Methods:
- Pulpectomy was performed on 36 teeth using conventional methods (Group A).
- Pulpectomy was performed on 51 teeth using an odontometer for root canal length measurement (Group B).
Main Results:
- The odontometer provided rapid and accurate root canal length measurements.
- Group B, utilizing the odontometer, exhibited significantly fewer post-operative complications (p < 0.05) compared to Group A.
Conclusions:
- The odontometer is an effective tool for precise root canal length determination.
- Using an odontometer in pulpectomy leads to improved clinical outcomes and reduced complications.
