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Spiral computed tomographic demonstration of C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars
H Cimilli1, T Cimilli, G Mumcu
1Tepecik Yolu Sok, Evim Sitesi B Blok Daire 9, 34337, Etiler, Istanbul, Turkey.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of C-shaped canals in single rooted mandibular second molars with spiral computed tomographic imaging in detail.
Methods:
One hundred and twelve single-rooted mandibular second molar samples were selected from 491 extracted mandibular second molars. The teeth were scanned by spiral computed tomographic technique to examine canal configurations.
Results:
The evaluation criteria of the shape of roots was based on Manning's category as round, oval and C-shaped. The prevalence of C-shaped canals was found to be 8.1% in mandibular second molars. The evaluation of the root canal configurations of C-shaped mandibular second molars with single roots (40 teeth) was based on Vertucci's classification. Vertucci type I canals were most frequently seen in C-shaped mandibular second molars (40%). Additionally, we disclosed three additional canal types.
Conclusion:
Results of this study demonstrated that high resolution visualization of the root canal shape can be achieved by spiral computed tomographic imaging.
