Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 3s

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Dr. Mousumi Sarkar
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Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the root and pulpal morphology of the maxillary first molar teeth in Gond tribal population of central India. Material and Methods: One hundred twenty permanent maxillary first molars extracted from patients of Gond tribal population of Central India were collected and studied using CBCT. Observations of number, length and angulation of the roots, number and configuration of root canals, diameter of the root canals at cemento- enamel junction were made. Results: Three roots were found in all the teeth, out of which 31.66% had three canals and 68.33% four. The most prevalent root canal configuration in the mesiobuccal root was found to be Type II followed by Type I and IV. Whereas in MB2 predominant configuration was Type I, in distobucal Type IV and Type I in palatal..The mean root length observed was 12.34 mm of MB root, 11.93mm of DB root and 13.22 mm of Palatal. Average canal diameter of MB1 canal was found to be 1mm, MB2 canal 0.58mm, DB canal 0.97mm and palatal canal 1.69mm. The mean angulation of MB root was found to be 11.29 ˚, DB root 13.43˚ and palatal root 8.30˚. Conclusion: The permanent Maxillary molars of Gond population are three rooted with four canals. The root canal morphology of these teeth can be complex and requires careful evaluation prior to endodontic therapy.
Keywords: Maxillary First molar, Pulpal Morphology, Root Canal Configuration, Root Canal Orifice.