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Endo-Eze FIND Apex Locator Brochure

Endo-Eze FIND Apex Locator Brochure

Endo-Eze FIND Apex Locator Brochure

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Overview: The document discusses the Endo-Eze® FIND™, a portable device designed for apex localization and working length determination during root canal treatments. It uses a multifrequency-dependent impedance method and proprietary algorithms to accurately determine the position of the apical foramen, offering unsurpassed accuracy and reliability.
Specifications: The device features a compact design, easy-to-read display, and fully automatic multifrequency measurements. It includes a power button, volume control with four levels, a measuring cable port, and a low battery indicator.
Clinical Importance: Establishing the correct working length is critical for successful root canal therapy. Traditional radiographic methods have limitations such as radiation exposure and low accuracy (25-40%) due to their two-dimensional nature. The Endo-Eze FIND provides more accurate measurements, reducing the risk of overinstrumentation, which can lead to pain and swelling.
Research and Development: Dr. Carlos Ramos, a specialist in endodontics, has contributed significantly to the development of apex locator technology. His work includes international patents for systems that improve endodontic procedures.
Comparative Analysis: Compared to traditional x-rays, the FIND apex locator offers more precise determination of the apical foramen, reducing the risk of extending beyond the apex into periapical tissues. Studies have shown that radiographs can inaccurately depict the file position, leading to overinstrumentation in 24.5% of cases.
Products and Accessories: The Endo-Eze FIND Apex Locator Kit includes the FIND unit, cradle, touch probe, measuring cable, file clips, and lip clips. Additional accessories are available for purchase separately.
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UNSURPASSED ACCURACY UNRIVALED RELIABILITY1 1. Data on file.

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• Unsurpassed accuracy 1 with convenient, easy-to-read display • Fully automatic multifrequency measurements • Compact design with small footprint fits easily on a counter or treatment tray

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ESTABLISHING WORKING LENGTH Clinical research shows that establishing the correct working length is critical for success in root canal therapy. Using an apex locator in combination with radiographic measurements can significantly increase your success rate in the endodontic treatments you provide. WORKING LENGTH LIMIT “Underestimation of the WL [Working Length] can lead to insufficient debridement of the root canal, whereas overestimation can result in damage to the periapical tissues, which will delay or prevent healing. . . . Furthermore, radiographs provide a two-dimensional image of a threedimensional...

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Endo-Eze® FIND™ is a battery-operated portable device designed for apex localization and working length determination during root canal treatments. Using a multifrequency-dependent impedance method and a series of proprietary algorithms, FIND accurately determines the position of the apical foramen. Utilizing the advantages of its well-proven, patented technology, Endo-Eze FIND offers the clinician unsurpassed accuracy, unrivaled reliability, and an extremely user-friendly interface. The custom color graphic display of the unit helps to achieve the optimal endodontic performance required during...

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FILE 0.5mm SHORT OF FORAMEN Research has shown that instrumentation beyond the apical foramen is a widespread problem, occurring in over half (51%) of the premolars and nearly a quarter (22%) of the molars evaluated in a recent study.1 When a file perforates the apical foramen and enters the periapical tissues, pain and swelling can result, 1. ElAyouti A, Weiger R, Löst C. Frequency of overinstrumentation with an acceptable radiographic working length. J Endod. 2001;27(1):49-52. causing emergency appointments and additional costs for you and the patient. Endo-Eze FIND helps you avoid overinstrumentation...

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The success of any root canal treatment depends on accuracy. The most widely used method for determining the apical limit is the radiograph, but, unfortunately, it’s not the most accurate. If the film isn’t positioned exactly, if the angle of the x-ray beam isn’t precise, if there are interferences from equipment or anatomical structures, the reliability of the radiograph suffers. Not to mention that the location of the apical foramen is not always the same as the radiographical apex to begin with. By sending an electronic signal all the way to the tip of the file, the FIND apex locator lets...

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Endo-Eze FIND Apex Locator Kit 1 x FIND unit 1 x Cradle 1 x Touch probe 1 x Measuring cable 2 x File clips 5 x Lip clips Touch Probe 2 x Touch probes Measuring Cable 1 x Measuring cable File Clips 2 x File clips

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APEX LOCATOR © 2014 Ultradent Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Improving Oral Health Globally

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.