Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro study

Background: Knowledge about root canal morphology and its frequent variations can exert considerable influence on the success of endodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to survey the root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar teeth in a Gujarati population by decalcification and clea...

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Main Authors: Atul Jain, Rachana Bahuguna
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2011;volume=8;issue=3;spage=118;epage=122;aulast=Jain
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description Background: Knowledge about root canal morphology and its frequent variations can exert considerable influence on the success of endodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to survey the root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar teeth in a Gujarati population by decalcification and clearing technique. Methods : One hundred thirty eight extracted mandibular first premolar teeth were collected from a Gujarati population. After decalcifying and clearing, the teeth were examined for tooth length, number of cusps and roots, number and shape of canal orifices and canal types. Results: The average length of mandibular first premolar teeth was 21.2 mm. All the teeth had 2 cusps. One hundred thirty four teeth (97.1%) had one root, and just 4 teeth (2.89%) had two roots. Mesial invagination of root was found in 21 teeth (15.21%). One canal orifice was found in 122 teeth (88.4%) and two canal orifices in 16 teeth (11.59%). Shape of orifices was found to be round in 46 teeth (33.33%), oval in 72 teeth (52.17%) and flattened ribbion in 20 teeth (14.49%). According to Vertucci′s classification, Type I canal system was found in 93 teeth (67.39%), Types II,III,IV,V,and VI in 11 teeth (7.97%), 5 teeth (3.62%), 4 teeth (2.89%), 24 teeth (17.39%), and 1 tooth (0.72%) respectively. Conclusion: Mandibular first premolar teeth were mostly found to have one root and Type I canal system.
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spelling doaj.art-091cb6711c8b49dd8b2f10bade2fb7852022-12-22T00:25:29ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDental Research Journal1735-33272008-02552011-01-0183118122Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro studyAtul JainRachana BahugunaBackground: Knowledge about root canal morphology and its frequent variations can exert considerable influence on the success of endodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to survey the root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar teeth in a Gujarati population by decalcification and clearing technique. Methods : One hundred thirty eight extracted mandibular first premolar teeth were collected from a Gujarati population. After decalcifying and clearing, the teeth were examined for tooth length, number of cusps and roots, number and shape of canal orifices and canal types. Results: The average length of mandibular first premolar teeth was 21.2 mm. All the teeth had 2 cusps. One hundred thirty four teeth (97.1%) had one root, and just 4 teeth (2.89%) had two roots. Mesial invagination of root was found in 21 teeth (15.21%). One canal orifice was found in 122 teeth (88.4%) and two canal orifices in 16 teeth (11.59%). Shape of orifices was found to be round in 46 teeth (33.33%), oval in 72 teeth (52.17%) and flattened ribbion in 20 teeth (14.49%). According to Vertucci′s classification, Type I canal system was found in 93 teeth (67.39%), Types II,III,IV,V,and VI in 11 teeth (7.97%), 5 teeth (3.62%), 4 teeth (2.89%), 24 teeth (17.39%), and 1 tooth (0.72%) respectively. Conclusion: Mandibular first premolar teeth were mostly found to have one root and Type I canal system.http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2011;volume=8;issue=3;spage=118;epage=122;aulast=JainCanal orificeDecalcificationLength of toothMandibular first premolarRoot canal system
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Rachana Bahuguna
Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro study
Dental Research Journal
Canal orifice
Decalcification
Length of tooth
Mandibular first premolar
Root canal system
title Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro study
title_full Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro study
title_fullStr Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro study
title_full_unstemmed Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro study
title_short Root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a Gujarati population - An in vitro study
title_sort root canal morphology of mandibular first premolar in a gujarati population an in vitro study
topic Canal orifice
Decalcification
Length of tooth
Mandibular first premolar
Root canal system
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