scholarly journals C-shaped canals in first and second mandibular molars from Brazilian individuals: A prevalence study using cone-beam computed tomography

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. e0211948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katia R. Vaz de Azevedo ◽  
Cristiane B. Lopes ◽  
Rosana H. T. L. R. Andrade ◽  
Fernanda F. N. Pacheco da Costa ◽  
Lúcio S. Gonçalves ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 154-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilge Gulsum Nur ◽  
Evren Ok ◽  
Mustafa Altunsoy ◽  
Osman Sami Aglarci ◽  
Mehmet Colak ◽  
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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.


2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Gomez Corrêa ◽  
Claudia Bohrer Flores ◽  
Flávia Kolling Marquezan ◽  
Gabriela Salatino Liedke ◽  
Gustavo Nogara Dotto ◽  
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Objective: to verify the accuracy of cone beam computedtomography (CBCT) for measuring dentin thicknessin the danger zone of mandibular molars in order to validatethis method to be used as a clinical auxiliary. Materialsand method: dentin thickness of the distal wall ofmesial canals was measured at 2 mm of furcation areain ten mandibular molars before and after preparation ofcervical and middle thirds. CBCT (0.25 mm voxel size)and stereomicroscopy images were acquired twice foreach sample. CBCT axial images and stereomicroscopeimages were evaluated by a calibrated examiner. Statisticalanalysis was performed using Mann-Whitney testin order to investigate whether CBCT images providedtrusted values. Results: mean values of initial (1.23 versus1.24 mm) and final measurements (0.88 versus 0.87mm) obtained with, respectively, CBCT and stereomicroscopemethods did not show statistical differences(P > 0.5). Conclusion: CBCT images provide high accuracyfor measuring dentin thickness in the danger zoneof mandibular molars.Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography. Endodontics.Root canal preparation.


Endodontology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Anju Abraham ◽  
Anika Mittal ◽  
Sarita Singh ◽  
Aditi Dhaundiyal ◽  
Bidya Yendrembam ◽  
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RSBO ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
Flares Baratto-Filho ◽  
Nathaly Dias Morais ◽  
Kauhanna Vianna de Oliveira ◽  
Flávia Sens Fagundes Tomazinho ◽  
Carla Castiglia Gonzaga ◽  
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The aim of this study was to analyze the root canal anatomy variations of permanent mandibular molars using three different cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) protocols. Material and methods: Thirty-five freshly extracted first and second mandibular molars were collected and subjected to three CBCT protocols: i-CAT Classic (ICC); i-CAT Next Generation (ICN), and PreXion 3D (PXD). Images were evaluated by two previously calibrated and experienced endodontists. The morphological root canal configurations were classified according to Vertucci. Data were analyzed for frequency, and the binomial and Kappa tests were then performed (α = 0.05). Results: ICC and ICN were able to diagnose a higher percentage of anatomical variations in the mesial roots. In this same root, Vertucci’s type V was the most prevalent, and in distal was the type I. In comparisons of CBCT techniques for agreement, significant differences in the mesial root canals were found in the following: ICC versus (vs) ICN; ICC vs PXD; and ICN vs PXD (p <0.001). However, there were no statistical differences in the distal root canals (p >0.05). The level of agreement in mesial roots was poor or absent, while in distal was moderate.


2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 3299-3305
Author(s):  
Yuri Nejaim ◽  
Amanda Farias Gomes ◽  
Lucas de Paula Lopes Rosado ◽  
Deborah Queiroz Freitas ◽  
Jorge N. R. Martins ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-332
Author(s):  
J. Abarca ◽  
M. Duran ◽  
D. Parra ◽  
K. Steinfort ◽  
C. Zaror ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuaimei Xu ◽  
Junfeng Dao ◽  
Zhongjun Liu ◽  
Zhiyong Zhang ◽  
Yu Lu ◽  
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Abstract Background While there is ample research into the anatomy of mandibular molars, little is known regarding isthmuses and middle mesial (MM) canals in Chinese populations. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of MM canals and isthmuses in the mesial root of mandibular first molars using Cone-beam Computed Tomography. Methods Cone-beam Computed Tomography images of 357 mature mandibular first molars were retrospectively analyzed. Data regarding demographics, side of mandible, presence of separated distal-lingual roots, presence of isthmuses and MM canals, and the length of isthmuses in the mesial root were recorded. Results Of these 357 teeth, 209 showed evidence of either complete or partial communication in the mesial root. Of these, 11(3.08%) exhibited true MM canals while 198(55.46%) exhibited isthmuses. Sex or side of mandible was not correlated with the incidence of communication (isthmuses or MM canals) (P> 0.05). However, there was a significant association between the presence of a distal-lingual root and the incidence of such communication (P< 0.05). The average length of isthmuses was 4.26 ± 3.14mm. Conclusions We detected high rates of mandibular molars with isthmuses, which is important as such areas should be identified and cleaned during root canal treatment.


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