Apex Pointer +
High Technology Apex Locator |
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Electronic apex locator applying the latest 21st century high frequency and constant current amplitude technologies, Apex Pointer TM + provides accurate, precise and repeatable root canal length measurements in dry and humid canals. |
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Single high frequency + constant current amplitude :
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High precision.
- Unconditional stability. |
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| Advantages : |
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Easy to operate. |
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Rapid: Apex PointerTM+ requires no calibration and is ready to use immediately after self test has elapsed. |
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Accurate, reliable and instant measurement whatever the canal anatomy. |
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The measurement is independent of canal conditions : dry, humid, with blood, saline, hypochlorite, or other liquids. |
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Large intuitive liquid crystal display (LCD) indicating with gradual progress of the file, increasing accuracy and resolution when approaching the apical constriction. |
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Stable canal length readings. |
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The displayed values are directly related to the file tip location in the canal and to its distance from the apical constriction and the apex (foramen). |
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In flooded canals Apex PointerTM+ indicates the flood situation and turns the dentist's attention to it. |
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Instructions for use |
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| Indications of the file position are as follows : |
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Carefully insert the file into the canal. The V shaped scale lines indicate the location of the file tip with respect to the apical constriction and the apex. |
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Between the apical constriction and the apex the scale is divided into 5 segments. Inserting the file deeper will increase beep sensitivity.
Towards the bottom of the scale, one segment has a clear round spot. This means a reading of 0.5 and indicates the apical constriction.
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When the apex is reached the V line marked with 0.0 starts to flash and an intermittent beep starts to alert the dentist. |
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When the apex is intruded an extra indication below the word APEX starts also to flash and the beep becomes continuous. |
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Characteristics and specifications |
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| Characteristics: |
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Compact, light weight and wireless. |
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Autoclavable electrodes. |
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Auto test feature. |
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Electronic current limiter guarantees patientís safety. |
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Low power consumption and automatic power off ensures prolonged battery life. |
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Changing beep frequencies to indicate the distance from apex between the apical constriction and apex. |
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| Specifications: |
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Dimensions : 70x90x120mm |
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Weight : 220 gr (including batteries) |
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Display : 90x35mm LCD |
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Power Supply : 6 Volt DC (4x1.5 volt - AA non-rechargeable batteries) |
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The Apex Pointer + turns itself off after 2 minutes of operation if at least one of the measuring electrodes is not connected to the lip or to the root canal respectively. |
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Packaging |
Composition:
Main unit
Measuring cable
2 lip clips
1 file clip
2 touch probes
4 batteries AA 1,5 V |
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Bibliography |
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| FRANCE
Marc APPAP
APEX POINTERTM
Clinic – vol 26 – Juillet 2005 – Hors Série « J’ai essayé » |
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| EXPORT
A. ELAYOUTI I. KIMIONIS A.-L. CHU & C. LÖST
Determining the apical terminus of root-end resected teeth using modern apex locators: a comparative ex vivo study
International Endodontic Journal, 38, 827-833, 2005
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