Apex locator

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An apex locator is an electronic device used in endodontics to determine the length of the root canal space.


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Endodontology
Diagnostic tests
Electric pulp test - Thermal test - Percussion test
Pulpal Diagnosis
External resorption - Internal resorption - Irreversible pulpitis - Reversible pulpitis - Necrotic pulp - Pink tooth of Mummery
Periapical Diagnosis
Acute apical periodontitis - Chronic apical periodontitis - Perio-endo lesion - Fistula - Periapical abscess - Phoenix abscess - Vertical root fracture
Anatomy
Apical foramen - Pulp - Pulp chamber - Root canal
Armamentarium and material
Amalgam - Apex locator - Files and reamers - Gutta-percha - Dental dam - Rotary technology - Sodium hypochlorite - Silver points - Eucalyptol - Saline - EDTA
Endodontic procedures
Other specialties