Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography study

Introduction: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a noninvasive method which has gained broad acceptance in dentistry in 10 years. CBCT has been designed as an improvement of the diagnostic tools available for dental applications. It aids in the diagnosis of variations of root canal morphology,...

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Main Authors: Christine Roy, Sandeep Pagare, Sonal Vahanwala, Mandavi Waghmare
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2018;volume=30;issue=4;spage=342;epage=348;aulast=Roy
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Sandeep Pagare
Sonal Vahanwala
Mandavi Waghmare
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description Introduction: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a noninvasive method which has gained broad acceptance in dentistry in 10 years. CBCT has been designed as an improvement of the diagnostic tools available for dental applications. It aids in the diagnosis of variations of root canal morphology, endodontic and nonendodontic pathosis, assessing vertical root fractures, analysis of root resorption defects, and presurgical assessment of apicoectomy procedures. Methods: CBCT images of 400 mandibular second premolars, 400 first molars, and 400 second molars were collected from 200 patient's (bilaterally) using their CBCT images. The images were acquired retrospectively and studied for anatomy of root canals and their number. Results: In the present study type IV (89.7%) and type I (77.8%) canal configurations were the most commonly seen in the mesial and distal roots of first and second molars. They were seen in both males and females. Bilateral symmetry was noted in most of the mandibular second premolars for the males and females. They did not show any significant variations in their roots and root canal morphology; however, rare variations were noted in some cases. Conclusion: Present study indicated that we are able to provide more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning with this imaging modality, thereby limiting out any sort of missed canals and overlapping of anatomical structures.
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spelling doaj.art-4c858c04d21443beb68d476641fb702c2022-12-21T23:57:23ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology0972-13632018-01-0130434234810.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_119_18Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography studyChristine RoySandeep PagareSonal VahanwalaMandavi WaghmareIntroduction: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a noninvasive method which has gained broad acceptance in dentistry in 10 years. CBCT has been designed as an improvement of the diagnostic tools available for dental applications. It aids in the diagnosis of variations of root canal morphology, endodontic and nonendodontic pathosis, assessing vertical root fractures, analysis of root resorption defects, and presurgical assessment of apicoectomy procedures. Methods: CBCT images of 400 mandibular second premolars, 400 first molars, and 400 second molars were collected from 200 patient's (bilaterally) using their CBCT images. The images were acquired retrospectively and studied for anatomy of root canals and their number. Results: In the present study type IV (89.7%) and type I (77.8%) canal configurations were the most commonly seen in the mesial and distal roots of first and second molars. They were seen in both males and females. Bilateral symmetry was noted in most of the mandibular second premolars for the males and females. They did not show any significant variations in their roots and root canal morphology; however, rare variations were noted in some cases. Conclusion: Present study indicated that we are able to provide more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning with this imaging modality, thereby limiting out any sort of missed canals and overlapping of anatomical structures.http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2018;volume=30;issue=4;spage=342;epage=348;aulast=RoyCone beam computed tomographymandibular posteriorsVertucci's root canal morphology
spellingShingle Christine Roy
Sandeep Pagare
Sonal Vahanwala
Mandavi Waghmare
Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography study
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Cone beam computed tomography
mandibular posteriors
Vertucci's root canal morphology
title Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography study
title_full Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography study
title_fullStr Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography study
title_full_unstemmed Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography study
title_short Root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors: A cone beam computed tomography study
title_sort root canal morphology variation in mandibular posteriors a cone beam computed tomography study
topic Cone beam computed tomography
mandibular posteriors
Vertucci's root canal morphology
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