scholarly journals Root Canal Morphology of Maxillary First and Second Molars in a Qatari Population: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Maryam Mohammed Al-Obaid ◽  
Fatima Abdullah Al-Sheeb
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Bilateral Symmetry ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Single Root ◽  
Type Iv

Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the number of roots and canal configuration of maxillary first and second molars in Qatari population. Materials and Methods A total of 544 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) records of Qatari patients were included in this study. The CBCT images were reviewed by two endodontists. The age, sex, bilateral symmetry, root number, and canal configuration according to Vertucci were tabulated. Results About 97.5% maxillary first molars had three roots and 2.5% had two roots. Maxillary second molar showed 88.2% three roots, 7.3% two roots, 3.3% single root, and 1.2% four roots. For maxillary first molars, the most common Vertucci classifications for the mesiobuccal root were type IV (2-2, 35.9%) and type II (2-1, 21.1%). For maxillary second molars, the most common Vertucci classifications for the mesiobuccal root were type IV (2-2, 27%), type III (1-2-1, 21.3%), type I (1, 19.6%), and type II (2-1, 18.9%). In maxillary first molar, 53.1% right is different from the left and in maxillary second molars, 60.2% right is different from the left. Conclusions In Qatari population, three roots are common in maxillary molars. Mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars is predominant with Vertucci type IV (2-2) and type II (2-1). Maxillary second molars showed variable Vertucci classification. High bilateral asymmetry was found in canal configuration of the same individuals that should be considered during root canal treatment of two opposite molars.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Root Canal Configuration of Mandibular First Molars in a Palestinian Population by Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: An Ex Vivo Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Raed Hakam Mukhaimer
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
Palestinian Population

Aim. The purpose of this study was to investigate the number of canals and variations in root canal configuration in the mandibular permanent first molar teeth of a Palestinian population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods. A sample of 320 extracted double-rooted mandibular permanent first molars from Palestinian population was collected for this study and scanned with CBCT scanner. The following observations were made: number of root canals per root and canal configuration in each root based on Vertucci’s classification. Results. Of the 320 mandibular first molars analyzed, 174 (54.4%) had three canals, 132 teeth (41.3%) had four canals, and only four teeth had two canals. The most common canal configuration in the mesial roots was Vertucci type IV (53.8%) followed by type II (38.8%). In the distal roots, the most prevalent canal configuration was Vertucci type I (57.5%) followed by type II ( 22.5%) and type III (10.6%). Conclusion. Our results showed that the number of canals and canal configuration in Palestinian population were consistent with previously reported data. The present study also indicates that CBCT is helpful as a diagnostic tool for the investigation of root canal morphology.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the root and canal morphology of mandibular permanent molars in a south-eastern Turkish population using cone-beam computed tomography

2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 154-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilge Gulsum Nur ◽  
Evren Ok ◽  
Mustafa Altunsoy ◽  
Osman Sami Aglarci ◽  
Mehmet Colak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Mandibular Molars ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
Canal Morphology

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the root and canal morphology of the mandibular first and second permanent molars in a Turkish population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: CBCT images of mandibular first (n = 966) and second molar (n = 1165) teeth from 850 Turkish patients were evaluated. The root canal configurations were classified according to the method of Vertucci. The data were analyzed by Pearson's Chi-square test. Results: The majority of mandibular molars were two rooted with three canals; however, three roots were identified in 0.05% of the first molars and 0.01% of the second molars, and 100% of the additional root canals were of type I configuration. Mesial roots had more complex canal systems with more than one canal, whereas most distal roots had a type I configuration. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that CBCT scanning provides supplemental information about the root canal configurations of mandibular molars in a Turkish population. This study may help clinicians in the root canal treatment of mandibular molars.

scholarly journals Evaluation of root and canal morphology of maxillary permanent first molars in an Emirati population; a cone-beam computed tomography study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Al Mheiri ◽  
Jahanzeb Chaudhry ◽  
Salma Abdo ◽  
Rashid El Abed ◽  
Amar Hasan Khamis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Bilateral Symmetry ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Diagnostic Quality ◽  
Type Iii ◽  
Canal Morphology

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to analyze the root and canal morphology of the maxillary permanent first molars in an Emirati population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods Two hundred and sixty-one CBCT scans were acquired. The data were extracted and anonymized to remove all patient identifiers. Two observers (an endodontic resident and an endodontist) evaluated all scans on diagnostic quality monitors. Results The prevalence of a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) was 80.1% in all examined samples. Type II Vertucci classification, was the most common canal configuration (59%) in the mesiobuccal root, followed by Types I (19.9%) and IV (15.3%), while Type III was the least common (5.7%). Types I, II, and IV were significantly more common in the 21–40-year age group (P < 0.001), while Type III was observed significantly more often in the < 20-year age group (P < 0.001). No significant effect of gender on the prevalence of Vertucci classification in the mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars (P = 0.74) was found. Analysis of bilateral symmetry showed that 80% teeth had perfect bilateral symmetry, whereas 20% were asymmetrical. Type II canal configuration showed the highest prevalence of bilateral symmetry (48.7%), followed by Type I (15%) and Type IV (10%), while Type III showed the least prevalence of symmetry (3%). Conclusions This was the first study to analyze the prevalence of MB2 canal in an Emirati population. Our results indicate high prevalence of MB2 (80.1%) and emphasize the importance of using advanced techniques to locate the MB2 canal.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography of Mesiobuccal Root and Canal Morphology of Maxillary Molars in Delhi-NCR Population- A Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaynit Tandon ◽  
Sonali Taneja ◽  
Vidhi Kiran Bhalla ◽  
Akshay Rathore
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Anatomic Variation ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Maxillary Molars ◽  
Canal Morphology

Introduction: Adequate knowledge of the anatomic variation and root canal morphology is paramount for long term endodontic success. The presence of two canals in Mesiobuccal (MB) root is commonly associated with maxillary molars in various populations. Aim: To retrospectively evaluate the prevalence of a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) in maxillary first and second molars in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) population using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) analysis. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the records of complete maxillary CBCT scans of 204 maxillary first and second molars from January 2016 till May 2019 from different CBCT centres in Delhi-NCR region to determine the anatomy and morphology in June 2019. The prevalence of second MB2 canals was recorded and associated with age, gender and symmetry. The z-test for proportions was used to assess the differences among the subgroups. Results: The number of roots in 204 teeth in both maxillary molars were determined. The prevalence of 3-rooted configuration was 98.55% in maxillary first molars and 79.4% in maxillary 2nd molars. Also, in maxillary 2nd molars, 7.4% were single rooted and 13.2% had 2-rooted configuration. Three rooted configuration and variable canal number was commonly reported in maxillary molars. Prevalence of MB2 canal was 87.2% in maxillary 1st molars and 64.2% in maxillary 2nd molars. Also, the prevalence was 87.2% bilaterally in maxillary first molars and 65.7% on the right and 53.9% on the left in maxillary second molars respectively. Type IV canal configuration was most prevalent in 44.60% of maxillary first molars and type 1 configuration (35.78%) for the maxillary second molars. Conclusion: Prevalence of MB2 canals in maxillary first and second molars was found to be high in North Indian population and the clinician should suspect its presence in all cases. Prevalence of MB2 had bilaterally symmetrical distribution without any association with age or gender. The MB roots were more likely to exhibit type IV and type II canal configurations in maxillary first molars and type I and type II configurations in second molars.

scholarly journals Evaluation of root morphology and root canal configuration of premolars in the Turkish individuals using cone beam computed tomography

2015 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 551-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duygu Goller Bulut ◽  
Emre Kose ◽  
Gozde Ozcan ◽  
Ahmet Ercan Sekerci ◽  
Emin Murat Canger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Single Root ◽  
The One ◽  
The Right ◽  
Type V

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of the present study is to assess the root and root canal morphology of maxillary and mandibular premolars in a Turkish population by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: In this study, CBCT images of 2134 premolars (987 maxillary, 1147 mandibular) were obtained from 404 patients. Details of gender, age, number of roots and canals, and canal configuration in each root were recorded. The canal configuration was classified and evaluated according to Vertucci's criteria. Results: The majority of maxillary premolars had two separate roots; although, three roots were identified in 1% of maxillary first premolars. However, most of the mandibular premolars had a single root. The two canals (69.9%) and type I (62.6%) and type II (34.1%) configuration for upper first premolar, one canal (82.1%) and type I (77.6%) canal configuration for second premolar was the most prevalent root canal frequency. The most prevalent root canal frequency was the one canal (96.2%) and type I (94.2%) and type V (3.2%) configuration for mandibular first premolar, one canal (98.9%) and type I (98.9%) canal configuration for second premolar. There was no difference in the root canal configurations and the numbers of canals between the left and the right side of both females and males (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Recognition of morphology and anatomy of the root canal system is one of the most important factors for successful endodontic treatment. Preoperative CBCT examination allows determination of root canal configuration of premolar teeth and helps clinicians in root canal treatment.

Anatomic features of mandibular second molars root canals in a Yemeni population: cone-beam computed tomography

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham M. Senan ◽  
Hatem A. Alhadainy ◽  
Ahmed A. Madfa
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Canal Systems ◽  
Section Type ◽  
Molar Morphology

Abstract Background: This study aimed to identify and characterize root and canal morphology and the prevalence of C-shaped canals of mandibular second molars (MSMs) in a Yemeni population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: CBCT images of 500 right and left MSMs with mature roots were taken from 250 Yemeni individuals and analyzed for the following features: number of roots, total number of canals orifices within the tooth and number of canals orifices in each root, type of roots, either fused or separated, shape of root in cross section, type of canal configuration in each root, presence of C-shaped canal, and primary variations in the morphology of root and canal systems. Results: Molars with separated two roots predominated (89.6%), fused two roots were 9%, separated three roots were 0.6% and one root MSMs were 0.8%. Molars with three canals orifices were the most common. Mesial root was mainly ribbon-shaped (60.5%) and distal root was mainly kidney-shaped (50.7%). Type II and Type I canal configurations were the most frequent in mesial root (56.9%) and distal root (91.3%), respectively. C-shaped canals were found in 9%. Six variants were found with variant 3 was the most common (71%). Conclusions: Yemeni permanent MSMs have mainly two separated roots. Mesial root is mostly ribbon-shaped and distal root is mainly kidney-shaped. Vertucci type II and I canal configurations showed the higher incidence in mesial and distal roots, respectively. C-shaped canals were found in 9%. Keywords: Cone-beam computed tomography, C-shaped canal, mandibular second molar, morphology, root canal, Yemen

scholarly journals Evaluation of Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular First and Second Premolars Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in a Defined Group of Dental Patients in Iran

Scientifica ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda Hajihassani ◽  
Neda Roohi ◽  
Karim Madadi ◽  
Mahin Bakhshi ◽  
Maryam Tofangchiha
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Type V ◽  
Canal Morphology

Background. Successful dental root canal treatments require a complete knowledge of dental anatomy and root canal morphology. Materials and Methods. One hundred and forty-five cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were used to assess the anatomy and morphology of mandibular premolars based on Vertucci’s classifications in a defined group of dental patients in Iran. The number of roots and root canals, root canal morphology, root and canal shape (curvature), existence of C-shaped canal, and influence of sex on each of these were evaluated. A chi-squared test was used for statistical analysis. Results. The mandibular first and second premolars had a single root in 95.97% and 100% cases, respectively. In the mandibular first premolars, 62.2% were of type I, 0.8% type II, 10.9% type III, 0.8% type IV, 20.3% type V, 4.2% type VI, and 0.8% type VII; in the second premolars, 78% of canals were of type I, 3% type II, 11% type III, 7% type V, and 1% type VI. C-shaped canals did not exist in either of the premolars. The most prevalent root and canal shape was straight. The most prevalent root curvature was a distal curvature in both premolars (71.4% and 74% of first and second premolars, resp.). The most prevalent canal curvature was lingual and buccal for the first premolars (7.6% each) and distal for the second premolars (11%). No significant difference was found between men and women in nearly all of the above (P>0.05). Conclusion. The results suggest that there is a need to conduct further evaluations on finding root and canal variations among more populations to gain better knowledge prior to root canal treatment.

scholarly journals Cone-beam computed tomography study of tooth root and canal morphology of permanent molars in a Serbian population

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (5) ◽  
pp. 470-478
Author(s):  
Milica Popovic ◽  
Suzana Zivanovic ◽  
Tamara Vucicevic ◽  
Miona Grujovic ◽  
Milos Papic
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Mandibular Molars ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Canal Morphology

Background/Aim. For successful endodontic therapy, it is necessary to know root morphology. Therefore, the aim of our study was to analyze root canal morphology and root canal length of permanent molars in a Serbian population, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods. The study included a total of 305 maxillary molars, and 280 mandibular molars receiving cone-beam computed tomography examination and determined root numbers, canal morphology according to Vertucci classification, and canal lengths. Results were correlated with sex and tooth location in the jaw. Results. The mesiobuccal roots of first maxillary molars showed Vertucci type I in 45.7%, followed by type II in 29% of cases. For the second molar, Vertucci type I was found in 60.5% of cases in mesiobuccal canals. Palatal and distobuccal canals mostly presented Vertucci type I configuration. The mesial roots of mandibular molars had the highest frequency of two canals with Vertucci type IV as the most frequent for the first molar, and Vertucci type II for the second molar. Distal roots most commonly had one canal in both molars. Palatal canal length was the highest in maxillary first molars, with the mean value of 20.62 mm, while in second molars, the highest length value was for the mesiobuccal canal (20.09 mm). In both mandibular molars the mesial root canal was the longest one. Differences were found according to sex and tooth location in the jaw. Conclusion. Mesiobuccal roots of maxillary first molars had two canals; it was more frequently compared to second molars. Mesial roots of mandibular molars showed same frequency of two canals, and diversity in Vertucci types. Male patients tended to have higher complexity of root canal morphology compared to that of females. CBCT can improve understanding of the root canal morphology.

scholarly journals Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular Canines in Indian Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikhita Somalinga Amardeep ◽  
Sandhya Raghu ◽  
Velmurugan Natanasabapathy
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Type Iii ◽  
Root Canal Anatomy ◽  
Type V

Aim. To investigate the root canal anatomy of single-rooted permanent maxillary and mandibular canines in an Indian population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methodology. A total of 250 permanent maxillary canines and 250 permanent mandibular canines were selected and scanned using CBCT. The root anatomy of each tooth was evaluated for the following parameters: the pattern of the root canals, anatomic length of the crown and the root, the presence of accessory canals, the shape of the access cavity, the position of the apical foramina, root diameter, and dentin thickness of the root. Results. Majority of the teeth had a Type I canal configuration in both maxillary canines (81.6%) and mandibular canines (79.6%). In maxillary canine the other canal patterns found were Type III (11.6%), Type II (2.8%), Type V (2%), Type XIX (1.2%), and Type IV (0.8%). In mandibular canines the various other canal patterns found were Type III (13.6%), Type II (3.2%), Type V (2%), and Type XIX (1.6%). Apical foramina were laterally positioned in the majority of the teeth, 70.4% and 65.6% in maxillary and mandibular canines, respectively. 12% of the maxillary canines and 12.8% of the mandibular canines had accessory canals. Conclusion. The root canal anatomy of permanent maxillary and mandibular canines varied widely in an Indian population.

scholarly journals A Retrospective Study of Roots and Root Canal Morphology in Mandibular Premolars using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Delhi-NCR

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneh Mishra ◽  
Sonali Taneja ◽  
Vidhi Kiran Bhalla ◽  
Akshay Rathore
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Type I ◽  
National Capital Region ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Single Root

Introduction: The anatomical heterogeneity of mandibular premolars has always been considered an enigma and it makes them potentially prone to high rates of endodontic failure. Only few studies have discussed the potential role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in the assessment of root morphology, canal configuration and their complex variations. Aim: To investigate the number of roots and root canals along with the canal configuration in mandibular premolars in the Delhi- National Capital Region (NCR) population using CBCT imaging. Materials and Methods: The retrospective observational study was conducted where 432 CBCT images of 108 patients were acquired from different CBCT centres in Delhi-NCR region to determine the anatomy and morphology of mandibular premolars. The number of roots, root canals and their configuration and its association with symmetry and gender was evaluated. Pearson Chi-square test and Fisher’s-exact test were used for statistical analysis. Results: The mandibular first and second premolars reported with single root in 94.9% and 98.1% cases, respectively. Majority of 1st premolars displayed 2 canals (59.7%) whereas 2nd premolars exhibited single canal (58.3%) more frequently. Type I configuration was most prevalent in both 1st premolar (39.8%) and 2nd premolars (60.2%). Type V configuration was significantly reported on the left in both mandibular 1st and 2nd premolars (13.9% and 4.6%), respectively. There was no significant gender predilection observed for the morphology of roots, root canal and canal configuration. Conclusion: In Delhi-NCR, there was a high prevalence of multiple canals and variable configurations in 1st premolars whereas single root canal and Type I canal configuration were more frequent in 2nd premolars with a significant bilateral distribution. However, in both mandibular premolars there was a slight inclination reported for multiple canals and variable configurations towards left with no gender predilection.

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