DENTSPLY Apex Locator

INDICATION:

• It is an electronic device used for apex location during root canal treatment.It must only be used in hospital environments, clinics or dental offices, by qualified practitioners.

CONTRAINDICATION:

Propex Pixi is not recommended for use:

• In patients who have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical devices, or have been cautioned by their physicians against the use of small electric appliances such as shavers, hairdryers, etc
• In patients allergic to metal
• In children

ADVANTAGE:

• Determines the extensions in order to insert the instruments into the root canal as well as the tooth extensions in which waste, tissue, etc. must be removed.
• The extensions it calculates, if they correct, allow us to obtain optimal results for the treatment.
• Reduces pain and discomfort in the patient.
• The small, pocket-sized device takes up minimal space during treatment, storage and transportation, making it accessible for every endodontic treatment.

Please Note: Accuracy in readings for apex locators is claimed to be 97.7% accurate. Readings may vary from the conventional method of working length determination (radiographic method) & may fluctuate in cases where the precautions (recommended in user manual) are not followed