Comparative Evaluation Of Accuracy Of Detection Of Perforation In The Presence Of Various Irrigants Using Different Apex Locators - An In Vitro Study

Cleaning and shaping of the root canal involves cleaning of the canal with irrigating solutions and shaping with instruments. In this process, iatrogenic mishaps such as perforation can occur. Root perforations compromise the success of endodontic therapy and are regarded as one of the most unpleasant accidents to deal with during root canal treatment and are also difficult to diagnose. Radiographic evidence of detection of root perforation is always questionable. Electronic devices such as electronic apex locators can be used for the purpose of determination of perforation.