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Racial predilection of C-shaped canal configuration in the mandibular second molar
Aishwarya Roy1, Madhusudan Astekar2, Rashmi Bansal1
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Journal of Conservative Dentistry : JCD
|May 31, 2019
Summary
The C-shaped canal configuration in mandibular second molars shows significant racial predilection. This unusual root anatomy is most common in Asian populations, particularly in China, and less frequent in American populations.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Anatomy
- Anthropology
Background:
- Unusual root canal anatomy presents diagnostic and treatment challenges.
- C-shaped canal configuration is an aberrant molar morphology with varying prevalence across populations.
- Understanding racial predilection is crucial for early diagnosis and successful endodontic treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the racial predilection of C-shaped canal configuration in mandibular second molars.
- To analyze the global distribution of this specific root canal anomaly.
Main Methods:
- An exhaustive literature search identified 43 relevant research articles.
- Analysis included data from 12,481 mandibular second molars.
- Chi-square tests assessed statistical significance of variations among populations.
Main Results:
- A significant variation in C-shaped canal configuration was found between Asian and non-Asian populations.
- The highest incidence was observed in China (93.1%).
- The lowest incidence was recorded in America (2.7%).
Conclusions:
- The racial predilection of C-shaped canal configuration in mandibular second molars varies significantly across different populations.
- This finding underscores the importance of considering geographic and ethnic factors in endodontic diagnosis.
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