Comparison Table for Apex Locators, Pulp Testers
| Item Name | Features | Additional Accessories | Display | Battery | Other Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root ZX® II Apex Locator, Unit | – 97.5% accuracy rate | – Low speed handpiece | Color LCD screen | – | – |
| Patterson® Digital Apex Locator – Lip Hook | – Accuracy for wet, dry, and bleeding canals | – Lip hook | Small size for easy reading | – | Automatically adjusts for crowns/amalgam |
| Apex ID® Digital Apex Locator | – Zero point customizing based on clinical judgement | – N/A | Clear audio-visual cues | – | – |
| Apex ID® Probe Cord | – N/A | – N/A | N/A | N/A | Accessory for Apex ID® Digital Apex Locator |
| Apex ID® Lip Hooks, 5/Pkg | – N/A | – 5 lip hooks | N/A | N/A | Accessory for Apex ID® Digital Apex Locator |
| Digitest® 3-Pulp Vitality Tester | – Single tooth testing | – Multiple probe types included | Intuitive, single button operation | Easy battery replacement | – |
| CanalPro™ Apex Locator | – Accuracy of measurement | – N/A | Brilliant colored 3D panel | Rechargeable battery | Virtual Apex Function, Audio feedback, Built-in demo mode, Auto-off after 5 minutes, Built-in self-test |
| Vitality Scanner Long Probe Tips, 3/Pkg | – N/A | – 3 long probe tips | N/A | N/A | Accessory for Kerr Vitality Scanner |
| Detect™ Apex Locator – Connection Hooks | – Large color screen | – Connection hooks | Improved visualization of file progression | Powered by rechargeable battery | No calibration, Easily stored, Eliminates frequent battery replacement |
| Root ZX® II – OTR Low Speed Handpiece | – OTR technology, precise and accurate measurements | – N/A | N/A | N/A | Low speed handpiece with OTR technology |
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1. Root ZX® II Apex Locator, Unit
The Root ZX® II Apex locator (canal measurement module) is able to accurately and precisely locate the position of the file inside the root canal on a color LCD screen. The low speed handpiece is used to prepare canals while simultaneously taking measurements.
The Apex Locator features:
- 97.5% accuracy rate
- Automatic calibration
- Ability to work in wet canals
- Easy to read LCD screen
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2. Patterson® Digital Apex Locator – Lip Hook
Digital Apex Locator provides accuracy for every canal condition, including wet, dry and bleeding, and automatically adjusts incorrect readings resulting from contact with crowns or amalgam surfaces. Digital Apex Locator’s smaller size can be read easily as it is within the line of sight and closer to patient’s mouth.
3. Apex ID® Digital Apex Locator
Apex ID® Digital Apex Locator is an incredibly compact unit that continually calibrates to provide stable readings and clear audio-visual cues.
- Zero point customizing based on your clinical judgement
- Accurate readings in almost any canal condition
- Continuous calibration for uninterrupted readings in real time
4. Apex ID® Probe Cord
Apex ID® Probe Cord is an accessory for the Apex ID® Digital Apex Locator.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
5. Apex ID® Lip Hooks
Apex ID® Lip Hooks are accessories for the Apex ID® Digital Apex Locator.
6. Digitest® 3-Pulp Vitality Tester
Digitest® 3-Pulp Vitality Tester is a diagnostic tool that electrically stimulates the tooth to test for vitality. By comparing the response to the stimulus of the suspected tooth with the response of a healthy tooth to identical stimulus, dentists can better identify the source of the pain.
- Single tooth testing
- Intuitive, single button operation
- Multiple test settings for customization
- Multiple probe types included for access to all tooth surfaces
- Easy in-office battery replacement
7. CanalPro™ Apex Locater
The CanalPro Apex Locator is characterized by its brilliant, coloured 3D panel and its accuracy of measurement. The ergonomic design and the easy operation allow comfortable use.
- Accuracy of measurement
- User-friendly, intelligent interface (coloured 3D panel)
- Virtual Apex Function enables to mark a predetermined position at the required distance from the apex
- Audio feedback with volume control
- Built-in demo mode
- Auto-off after 5 minutes of idle item
- Built-in self-test for a fast function control
- Rechargeable battery
8. Vitality Scanner Long Probe Tips
Long Probe Tips are used for the Kerr Vitality Scanner, which ensures dependable and pain-free pulp testing.
Package Quantity: 3/Pkg
9. Detect™ Apex Locator – Connection Hooks
- Large color screen
- Fully automatic device
- Powered by rechargeable battery
- Improved visualization of the file progression
- Apex visualization in most types of canal conditions
- Easily stored, steady hold and/or grip on the tray
- No calibration is necessary
- Eliminates the need for frequent battery replacement
10. Root ZX® II – OTR Low Speed Handpiece
The Root ZX II Low Speed Handpiece with OTR (Optimum Torque Reverse) technology prepares root canals while displaying precise and accurate measurements.
