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Morphologic assessment of mandibular anterior teeth root canal using CBCT
Sina Haghanifar1, Ehsan Moudi1, Ali Bijani2
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical sciences, Iran.
Acta Medica Academica
|January 18, 2018
Summary
Mandibular anterior teeth exhibit diverse root canal morphology, with most having a single canal. Understanding this root canal anatomy is crucial for effective dental treatment.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Anatomy
- Radiology
Background:
- Root canal morphology is critical for successful endodontic treatment.
- Variations in root and canal anatomy can complicate procedures.
- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers detailed insights into dental structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the number and morphological characteristics of roots and root canals in mandibular anterior teeth.
- To analyze root canal anatomy using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study analyzed 1053 fully developed mandibular anterior teeth from 200 CBCT scans.
- Evaluated teeth for root/canal number, apical foramen location, root/crown length, dilacerations, and Vertucci canal types.
- Investigated bilateral symmetry in root canal characteristics.
Main Results:
- 87.9% of teeth had a single root canal; 0.3% of canines had two roots.
- The apical foramen was centrally located in 80.3% of cases.
- Vertucci type I canals were most prevalent (88.2%), followed by type III (8.1%) and type II (3.3%). Dilaceration was absent.
Conclusions:
- Mandibular anterior teeth display significant root canal morphological diversity.
- This diversity may vary across different populations.
- Dentists must consider this anatomical variation for optimal treatment outcomes.
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