Root Apex Locator: What it is & How it Works?

Root Apex Locator: What it is & How it Works?

Oct 09,2022

In this post, the author would solve the frequently asked questions about the root apex locator and provide you with the two best apex locators. They are produced by Jerry, the best dental equipment manufacturer.

What is A Root Apex Locator?

Root apex locator is an accurate and reliable device to determine the working length. It is applied to the measurement of the impedance, frequency, and resistance of the surrounding material for the purpose of locating the working length of the root canal to be endodontic.

How Does A Dental Apex Locator Work?

Initially, the apex locators operated on the direct current principle. However, it may easily be affected by a conductive fluid such as hemorrhage, exudate, or irrigant in the canal. Currently, the apex locators are impedance-based, using the alternating current of two frequencies through the patient's root canal and oral tissues to determine the location of the apical foramen.

How Do I Check My Working Length with Apex Locator?

The dental apex locator is relatively accurate. The best working length is found by subtracting approximately 0.5 mm from the detected length by the root apex locator. One thing you need to know is the apex locator root canal finder may interfere with the patient's cardiac pacemaker function.

Product Recommendation:Buy Apex Locator

Buy Apex Locator

The apex locator adopts the digital OLED color screen which provides you with a clear display. It has an automatic calibration function, so you have easy operation. Then, it could work together with Endo motor intelligently. Furthermore, with the USA-imported chip, it could provide you with accurate data. And, the volume is adjustable.

Features of Propex Apex Locator

1. Adjustable angle from 30 degrees to 90 degrees
2. Battery balance display
3. With a chargeable Li-on battery.
4. The Reference point can be adjusted
Components and Accessories of Propex Apex Locator

Product Recommendation: Endomotor with Apex Locator

endomotor with apex locator

The Features of Endomotor with Apex Locator

This equipment(Apex locator) applies to measurement of pulpits,pulp necrosis,periapical periodontitis and tooth length.
The device must be only used by or under instruction of qualifiedmedicalpersonnel.
The personnel who use the device must be trained.FOR DENTAL USE ONLY.     

Li-ion battery power supply: 3.7V, 2000mAh                              
Charger power supply: AC100-240V
Charger nominal power input: 5VA
Frequency: 50/60Hz

1pc/package,Dimension :21*19*5cm
Gross Weight:760g

Conclusion

Jerry is one of the greatest dental apex locator suppliers in China, pursuing to develop the accuracy and durability of the dental apex locator. From raw material selection to product delivery test, all the product manufacturing process is in our charge.