Electronic Apex Locator: Understanding Your Most Important Tool
Speaker
Stephanie J Chen, DDS Raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Chen received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Taipei Medical University and her certificate in general practice residency training from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. She later returned to the United States and completed her advanced specialty training in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently completed all phases of certification by the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Chen is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and practices in Seattle and Everett, WA.
Disclosure: Dr. Chen has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Description
Modern electronic apex locators have become one of the most essential tools to achieve an ideal outcome in root canal treatment. However, despite its popularity, there are still many confusions regarding the mechanics and physics of the device, leading to misusage and inaccuracy of working length determination. The goal of this presentation is to clarify the fundamental operating principles of modern EALs, explain why certain clinical situations may or may not interfere with EAL readings, and overall improve its clinical performance.
Educational Objectives
- Explain the evolution of electronic apex locators and the physics behind its development
- Clinical applications and troubleshooting with modern electronic apex locators
Contact
For information, please contact Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education at:
PDMContinuingEd@dental.upenn.edu