scholarly journals Root and Root Canal Morphology: Study Methods and Classifications

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Duaa M Shihab ◽  
Anas F Mahdee
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
In Vitro Techniques ◽  
Clinical Complications ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
Clinical Methods ◽  
Canal Systems ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Canal Morphology

Background: Morphology of the root canal system is divergent and unpredictable, and rather linked to clinical complications, which directly affect the treatment outcome. This objective necessitates continuous informative update of the effective clinical and laboratory methods for identifying this anatomy, and classification systems suitable for communication and interpretation in different situations. Data: Only electronic published papers were searched within this review. Sources: “PubMed” website was the only source used to search for data by using the following keywords "root", "canal", "morphology", "classification". Study selection: 153 most relevant papers to the topic were selected, especially the original articles and review papers, from 1970 till the 28th of July 2021. Conclusions: This review divided the root canal analysis methods into two approaches; clinical and in vitro techniques. The latter has shown more precise non-subjective readings, on the other hand; the clinical methods provide direct chair side diagnosis for the clinical cases. The classification systems reviewed in the present study, started with the oldest trials that simply presented the root canal systems, according to the degree of angulation, or by coded Latin numbers or English letters. Then, the most recent systems were also presented that were persisted with continuous editions up to date. These new systems could briefly describe the root and root canal’s internal and external details in a small formulation, without confusion and in an easily communicated manner, highly recommended specially for students, teachers, and researchers

scholarly journals Different Methods of Studying Root Canal Morphology of Human Tooth: A Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Piyali Datta ◽  
Shabnam Zahir ◽  
Gautam Kumar Kundu ◽  
Kaushik Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Human Tooth ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Canal Systems ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Metal Castings ◽  
Canal Morphology

Successful root canal therapy requires an in-depth knowledge of root canal morphology.False assumptions about the root canal anatomy of teeth may lead to misdiagnosis, missed canals, improper debridement and breakage of root canal instruments during root canal treatment. The objective of this paper was to review the various methods used to study and understand root canal systems. The complexity of root canal morphology presents a challenge to any clinician. Any attempt to perform root canal therapy must be preceded with a thorough understanding of the anatomy of both the pulp chamber and the root canal system.Several methods have been used to examine the root canal system ranging from in vitro methods such as sectioning of teeth, metal castings to advanced in vivo tomographic imaging, along with the use of magnificationBangladesh Journal of Dental Research and Education Vol.5(2) 2015: 59-63

Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular First Molars in a North Indian Subpopulation : An in Vitro Clearing Study

Dental News ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-63
Author(s):  
Osama Adeel Khan Sherwani ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
Rajendra Kumar Tewari
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Canal Morphology

scholarly journals Root Canal Morphology of the Mandibular First Premolars in a Yucatecan Population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography: An in vitro Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1216-1221
Author(s):  
Elma María Vega-Lizama ◽  
Vera Tiesler ◽  
Julio Roberto Chi-Keb ◽  
Marco Ramírez-Salomón ◽  
Armando Hernández-Mejía ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Canal Morphology

scholarly journals Evaluation of Root Canal Morphology of Maxillary First Premolars by Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Saudi Arabian Southern Region Subpopulation: An In Vitro Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shadia Maghfuri ◽  
Husain Keylani ◽  
Hitesh Chohan ◽  
Salha Dakkam ◽  
Aeshah Atiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Canal Morphology

Introduction. The aim of this study was to investigate the root canal morphology of maxillary first premolars in Saudi Arabian subpopulation by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).Methods. One hundred maxillary first premolars were collected from the College of Dentistry at Jazan University and different dental centers in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. These teeth were cleaned thoroughly and were mounted in a plastic artificial mandible jaw to mimic soft tissue which was then placed in a water container. The 3D scan images were obtained with CBCT imaging (3D Accuitomo170) and evaluated on the basis of the number of roots, number of canals, and root canal configuration using Vertucci’s classification.Results. Out of the 100 maxillary first premolars, the majority of teeth had 2 roots (61%) followed by (36%) one root. Two canals were the most predominant with 97% and then 3% three canals, and no tooth presented with one canal. Type IV canal configuration was most prevalent (75%) followed by Type V (13%).Conclusions. The CBCT provides enhanced and accurate information of root morphology, canal configuration, and its variations, thereby constituting an excellent alternative for radiographic diagnosis tool in the dental practice.

scholarly journals Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular Premolars in North Indian Population Using Tooth Clearing Technique – An In Vitro Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
Gurkirat Grewal ◽  
Ajay Chhabra ◽  
Varun Jindal ◽  
Simran Bindra ◽  
Vandana Chhabra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
North India ◽  
Type I ◽  
Pulp Tissue ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
India Ink ◽  
Clearing Technique ◽  
Root Canal Morphology ◽  
Canal Morphology

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the root canal morphology of mandibular premolars in Northern region of India using adecalcification and clearing technique. Method: Three hundred extracted human mandibular premolars, collected from dental clinics within North India were selected for this study. Following pulp tissue removal, India ink was injected into the root canals and the teeth were decalcified with 5% nitric acid, dehydrated with ascending concentrations of alcohol and rendered clear by immersion in methyl salicylate. Cleared teeth were examined under 5X magnification and the following features were evaluated: (i) number and type of root canals; (ii) presence and location of lateral canals and; (iii) location of apical foramina. Results: 84.2% of the specimens exhibited Type I canal pattern. Type VIII was not observed in any of the specimens. The lateral canals were in the apical third in 78.7% of the specimens followed by middle third in 16.5% and the cervical third in 4.7%. 82.7%of the specimens showed lateral position of the apical foramen. Conclusion: Mandibular premolar teeth present a wide variety of radicular features, with one root and one canal being found in majority of the cases. An accurate knowlegde of the morphology of the root canal is essential for proper diagnosis and successful treatment of endodontic cases.

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