Determination of working length for teeth with wide or immature apices: a review

• Published in: International endodontic journal Vol. 46; no. 6; pp. 483 - 491
• Main Authors: Kim, Y.-J. A., Chandler, N. P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.06.2013
• Subjects: Dental Pulp Cavity - anatomy & histology; endodontics; Humans; immature apex; Odontogenesis - physiology; Odontometry - instrumentation; Odontometry - methods; open apex; Radiography, Bitewing; root canal preparation; Root Canal Preparation - methods; Tooth Apex - anatomy & histology; working length

Practitioners face several challenges during the root canal treatment of teeth with wide or immature apices, one of which is working length determination. There is relatively little data regarding the value of radiography and electronic apex locator (EAL) use when root formation is incomplete, and s...