Journey to Root Apex

Welcome to Dr Alaa Adlt Abd El Sattar
And De Nourhan Khalil Ahmed

For the free workshop “Journey to Root Apex”

The root apex is the tip or extremity of the root of a tooth. It’s a crucial part of dental anatomy because it houses the dental pulp, which includes nerves and blood vessels essential for the tooth’s vitality12.

In endodontics, understanding the anatomy of the root apex is vital for procedures like root canal treatments. The root apex is where the apical foramen is located, which is the opening through which nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth3.

Apex locators are tools used in endodontics to determine the working length of the root canal by locating the apical foramen4. This helps ensure that the root canal is cleaned and filled properly, preventing infections and other complications.