C-shaped root canals of mandibular second molars in a Korean population: a CBCT analysis
Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
;
: e42-2018.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-718253
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the C-shaped root canal anatomy of mandibular second molars in a Korean population. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 542 teeth were evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The canal shapes were classified according to a modified version of Melton's method at the level where the pulp chamber floor became discernible.RESULTS:
Of the 542 mandibular second molars, 215 (39.8%) had C-shaped canals, 330 (53%) had 3 canals, 17 (3.3%) had 2 canals, 12 (2.2%) had 4 canals, and 8 (1.7%) had 1 canal. The prevalence of C-shaped canals was 47.8% in females and 28.4% in males. Seventy-seven percent of the C-shaped canals showed a bilateral appearance. The prevalence of C-shaped canals showed no difference according to age or tooth position. Most teeth with a C-shaped canal system presented Melton's type II (45.6%) and type III (32.1%) configurations.CONCLUSIONS:
There was a high prevalence of C-shaped canals in the mandibular second molars of the Korean population studied. CBCT is expected to be useful for endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning of mandibular second molars.
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Assunto principal:
Dente
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Prevalência
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Cavidade Pulpar
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Diagnóstico
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Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico
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Métodos
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Dente Molar
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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