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Root Canal Configuration Of Maxillary First Premolar Teeth In A Subpopulation Of Peshawar Using Tooth
Munawar Aziz Khattak1, Faiza Ijaz2, Nofil Ahmad3
1Peshawar Dental College, Peshawar.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|November 22, 2022
Summary
Maxillary first premolars commonly exhibit Weine
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Anatomy
- Morphology
Background:
- Understanding tooth morphology is crucial for successful dental treatments.
- Maxillary first premolar (MFP) root canal configurations display significant variability.
- This study investigates MFP root canal anatomy in a Peshawar population using tooth cross-sectioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and categorize the root canal configurations of maxillary first premolars.
- To provide data on MFP root canal anatomy within a specific geographic region.
Main Methods:
- 250 maxillary first premolars were analyzed after access cavity preparation and pulp removal.
- India ink was used to stain root canals, followed by cross-sectioning at three levels.
- Weine's classification system was employed to assess canal configurations, with data analyzed using SPSS.
Main Results:
- Weine's type-IV (30.4%) and type-III (30.0%) were the most prevalent root canal configurations.
- Type-I (24.8%) and type-II (8.8%) configurations were also observed.
- A statistically significant correlation was found between root canal configuration and external root morphology.
Conclusions:
- Weine's type-IV and type-III configurations are frequently encountered in maxillary first premolars.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of MFP root canal anatomy and its clinical implications.
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