Electronic Apex Locators and their Implications in Contemporary Clinical Practice: A Review

Background: The apical extent of instrument termination and final root-filling procedures have been found to be key prognostic factors in relation the outcome root canal treatment. precise location this point has always a challenge clinical endodontics. Until introduction contemporary electronic apex locators (EALs), conventional radiography was traditionally used determine working length. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, EALs drawn great deal attention. Objective: literature pertaining these devices is saturated yet inexhaustive controversial. While most reviews try summarize topic entirely, scope subject makes close impossible. Most systematic report lack high-quality evidence, making it impossible reach meaningful conclusion. This review focuses on its accuracy, specifically variables setting that practitioner might encounter while using device. Methods: Electronic database searches were undertaken combination search words find relevant studies about EALs. Results: PubMed (MEDLINE) engine published English language with no restrictions for time. Articles pertinent chosen included review. Conclusion: are indispensable practice endodontics; however, adjunct use radiographs remains reasonable practice.