Year : 2016

Volume : Volume 6

Issue : Issue 1

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Dr. Patri Gaurav
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Abstract

Aim:  The aim of this study was to ascertain the root canal morphology of the mandibular anterior teeth in an Indian (odisha) population by examining  cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Materials and Method:  CBCT images of 240 females and 240 males with a mean age of ranging from 14 to 70 years were examined in this study. A total of 912 mandibular central incisors, 940 mandibular lateral incisors, and 808 mandibular canines were examined. The number of root canals and their canal configurations were determined and then were classified according to Vertucci’s classification.  Statistical Analysis: The data were analyzed using Chi‑square test ( SPSS software ,Version 17.0; SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA.) Results: The Type 1 canal configuration was most prevalent (76.38‑92.08 %) In the mandibular anterior teeth. The Types 2, 3, 4, and 5 canal configurations were observedwithin a range of 1.49‑2.98%, 0.99‑3.83%, 1.49‑4.04% and 3.96‑ 14.69%  respectively. The prevalence of two canals was higher in females than in males. Conclusions: In the studied population of odisha (india), it was observed that the mandibular anterior teeth predominantly had type I root canal configuration and type V configuration  predominantly in teeth with two canals. The chances of encountering two canals was higher in mandibular lateral incisors and in females though these results were not statistically significant.

Keywords: Mandibular anterior teeth, cone-beam computed tomography, endodontics, root canal morphology.