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4. Usage
4.7 Electronic Meter Reading (EMR)
Accurate measurement cannot be obtained with the root canal conditions shown below.
If the crown is broken and a section of the gingival tissue
intrudes into the cavity surrounding the canal opening,contact
between the gingival tissue and the
fi
le will result in electrical
leakage and an accurate measurement cannot be obtained.
In this case, build up a barrier with cement to insulate the
gingival tissue.
Broken crown
Cement
If a chemical solution over
fl
ows from the opening of the root
canal, an accurate measurement cannot be obtained.
Clean the inside and opening of the canal thoroughly to get
rid of the chemical solution and then take a measurement.
Hemorrhage should be treated. You can detect the apex more
reliably after wiping the chemical solution or blood in the root
canal. Over
fl
owing liquid should be cleaned thoroughly.
Root Canal with chemical solution over
fl
owing from
the opening
Clean
The root canal length of the tooth in which the root is absorbed
due to a lesion or which has incompletely developed root is
indicated shorter and cannot be accurately measured.
Root Canal with a large apical foramen
If blood over
fl
ows from the opening of the root canal and
contacts the gums, this will result in electrical leakage and
an accurate measurement cannot be obtained.
Wait for bleeding to stop completely. Clean the inside and
opening of the canal thoroughly to get rid of all blood and
then take a measurement.
Root Canal with blood over
fl
owing from the opening
Clean
Fractured tooth will cause electrical leakage and an accurate
measurement cannot be obtained.
A branch canal will also cause electrical leakage.
Fractured tooth, Electrical leakage through
a branch canal
The gutta-percha must be completely removed to eliminate
its insulating e
ff
ect.
After removing the gutta-percha, pass a small
fi
le all the way
through the apical foramen and then put a little saline in the
canal, but do not let it over
fl
ow the canal opening.
Re-treatment of a root
fi
lled with gutta-percha
Root Canals not Suitable for Electronic Measurement