The technological integration of advanced tools in the unit is useful to increase its operational functionality, improve the treatment outcome as well as shorten the therapy course.
With today's potential, stand-alone modules that could hinder the dentist's work are a thing of the past. The integrated endodontic micromotor ensures a smoother workflow, improved working efficiency and consequently, higher overall productivity in the practice.
The electronic apex detector can be an integral part of the dentist's module, managed from the dental unit control panel.
The modern apex locator
The electronic locator has become a must-have tool for endodontists. It avoids unnecessarily exposing the patient to excessive radiation and allows the doctor to carry out the required endodontic treatment safely.
Before reviewing the benefits of integrating an apex locator into the unit, let's see how this technology works.
How to view the apex without a radiograph?
To identify the apex of the root canal, the electronic locator uses the different degree of conductivity of periapical and intracanal tissues. This information must then be forwarded to the doctor in a clear manner.
An integrated electronic apex locator converts an electronic signal into an image, processing the information graphically on the display of the control panel or monitor on-board the unit.
The nearing of the apex is also indicated by warning buzzers. To enhance safety, the micromotor rotation is automatically disabled when the apex is reached.
Advantages of the integration between dental unit and apex locator
To avoid cluttering the operating space around the unit, it is recommended to opt for integrated solutions. This makes the dentist's work easier, also by relying on technological synergies between instruments and functions, all managed by the same software.
Maximised integration allows chair motion, lighting, instruments, the multimedia system, and hygiene systems to be panel-controlled or foot-controlled. Maximum operating smoothness. The apex locator is also entirely managed from the control panel.
In addition to functional convenience, which avoids the clumsy management of an additional module, the advantage of an integrated detector also lies in the availability of accurate information in real time.
Apex locator in Stern Weber dental chairs
All the items needed for endodontic treatments are integrated into the electronics and control software of all dental units in the Stern Weber range, including the Surgical Cart. For example, brushless micromotor, apex locator, ENDO control mode and in higher-end dental units, also a database of the endocanalar burrs most commonly available commercially.
During endodontic treatments, key data are provided on a dedicated user-friendly display, for an easier accurate instrumentation of the root canal. Combined with the EVO E4 contra-angle, a safety feature is also available which automatically switches the burr off upon reaching a pre-set safety threshold.
Every unit featuring maximum integration becomes a proper work island, a core concept of Stern Weber's strategy since 1965 when these manufacturers were among the first to incorporate a micromotor directly into the dentist's module.
