Working length determination: A review

Kunal Sethi; Shefally Shefally; Janus Raji

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v5nS1.5309

Working length determination

A review

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v5nS1.5309

Authors

Kunal Sethi Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh
Shefally Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh
Janus Raji
janus22raji@gmail.com
PG student (1st year), Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh

Keywords:

cemento-dentinal junction, dentistry, electronic apex locater, radiographic tooth length, working length determination

Abstract

The determination of accurate working length is one of the most critical step in the endodontic therapy. The cleaning, shaping and obturation cannot be accomplished accurately unless the working length is determined precisely. Thus, the predictable endodontic success demands an accurate working length determination of the root canal. This article reviews about working length determination and its clinical implications.

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Published

31-07-2021

How to Cite

Sethi, K., Shefally, S., & Raji, J. (2021). Working length determination: A review. International Journal of Health Sciences, 5(S1), 45–55. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v5nS1.5309

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Vol. 5 No. S1 (2021)

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