An In Vivo Comparison of the Root ZX II, the Apex NRG XFR, and Mini Apex Locator by Using Rotary Nickel-Titanium Files

Journal of Endodontics

Volumn 35, Issue 7, 2009, Pages 962-965

  Siu, Chris ^a   Marshall, J Gordon ^a   Baumgartner, J Craig ^a  

^a OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Apex NRG ZFR; apical constriction; electronic apex locator; Mini Apex Locator; minor diameter; Root ZX II; rotary files; working length

Indexed keywords

DENTAL ALLOY; NICKEL; STAINLESS STEEL; TITANIUM; TITANIUM NICKELIDE;

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; DENTAL EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; ENDODONTICS; HISTOLOGY; HUMAN; IMPEDANCE; INSTRUMENTATION; MIDDLE AGED; TOOTH PULP; TOOTH ROOT;

ADULT; AGED; DENTAL ALLOYS; DENTAL INSTRUMENTS; DENTAL PULP CAVITY; ELECTRIC IMPEDANCE; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES; HUMANS; MIDDLE AGED; NICKEL; ROOT CANAL PREPARATION; STAINLESS STEEL; TITANIUM; TOOTH APEX;

EID: 67649198048     PISSN: 00992399     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.04.025     Document Type: Article

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