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Piecewise straight line approximation of curve existing in slightly curved mesiobuccal root canal of mandibular first molar: a radiographic investigation / Aproximación a segmentos de línea recta en la curva existente del canal radicular mesiobucal ligeramente curvado del primer molar inferior: una investigación radiográfica
Prabhakar, J; Priya, M. S; Doss, L. Jones Tarcius; Sukumaran, V. G.
  • Prabhakar, J; Tagore Dental College & Hospital. Department of Conservative Dentistry. Chennai. IN
  • Priya, M. S; Tagore Dental College & Hospital. Department of Conservative Dentistry. Chennai. IN
  • Doss, L. Jones Tarcius; Tagore Dental College & Hospital. Department of Conservative Dentistry. Chennai. IN
  • Sukumaran, V. G; Tagore Dental College & Hospital. Department of Conservative Dentistry. Chennai. IN
Int. j. morphol ; 31(1): 131-135, mar. 2013. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-676146
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to radiographically investigate the curve existing in slightly curved mesiobuccal canal of mandibular first molar by applying Piecewise straight line approximation. Extracted human mandibular molars were radiographed and one hundred radiographs were selected whose mesiobuccal canal showed slight curvature (10-20°) according to Schneider's method. The curves were traced and analyzed using Piecewise straight line method. Each curve was considered as a unit consisting of six different pieces of straight lines joining at seven specific points and the angle of curvature at these points was determined using the slope formula. All curves analyzed in this study had varying degrees of curvatures at different points on the curve. Maximum curvature (0.40°) was recorded at the middle third of the root canal. Within the limitation of the study, significant curvature occurs through out the curve existing in the mesiobuccal canal of mandibular first molar and the middle third of the curve showing greater degree of curvature. There is a possibility of greater curvature occurring in the coronal third of the curve. Though three dimensional studies would be more appropriate, Piecewise straight line approximation may be a better method than existing methods to simulate canal geometry.
RESUMEN
El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar radiográficamente la curva existente en el canal radicular mesiobucal ligeramente curvado del primer molar inferior mediante la aplicación de aproximaciones a segmentos de línea recta. Se utilizaron molares inferiores humanos extraídos que fueron radiografiados. Fueron seleccionadas, según el método de Schneider, 100 radiografías cuyo canal mesiobucal mostró una ligera curvatura (10-20°). Las curvas fueron delineadas y analizadas mediante el método de aproximación a segmentos de línea recta. Cada curva se consideró como una unidad que consta de seis diferentes segmentos de línea recta que unen a siete puntos específicos y el ángulo de curvatura en estos puntos se determinó utilizando la fórmula de la pendiente. Todas las curvas analizadas en este estudio tenían diversos grados de curvaturas en diferentes puntos de la curva. La curvatura máxima (0,40°) se registró en el tercio medio del canal radicular. Dentro de la limitación del estudio, una curvatura significativa se produce a través de la curva existente en el canal mesiobucal del primer molar inferior y el tercio medio de la curva que muestra un mayor grado de curvatura. Existe la posibilidad que ocurra una mayor curvatura en el tercio coronal de la curva. Aunque un estudio tridimensional sería más apropiado, la aproximación a segmentos de línea recta puede ser un mejor método que los existentes para simular la geometría del canal.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Dental Pulp Cavity / Molar / Odontometry Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Tagore Dental College & Hospital/IN

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Dental Pulp Cavity / Molar / Odontometry Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Tagore Dental College & Hospital/IN