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Zhu Q, Liu C, Bai B, Pei F, Tang Y, Song W, Chen X, Gu Y. Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of the shaping ability of three nickel-titanium rotary systems in the middle mesial canal of mandibular first molars: an ex vivo study based on 3D printed tooth replicas. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:294. [PMID: 38431556 PMCID: PMC10909274 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04024-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The preparation of the middle mesial (MM) canal of mandibular molars represents a challenge because it is often curved, narrow, and close to the root concave. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ex vivo shaping ability of 3 nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary systems in the MM canal using 3D printed resin tooth replicas. METHODS A permanent mandibular first molar with a MM canal was acquired from a pool of extracted teeth and reproduced by a 3D printer. The resin tooth replicas (n = 18) were equally assigned to 3 groups for the evaluation of the shaping abilities of 3 NiTi rotary systems (OneShape [OS], Twisted Files [TF], and ProTaper Gold [PTG]) according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The tooth replicas were scanned by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) twice before and after instrumentation of the mesiobuccal (MB), mesiolingual (ML), and MM root canals. After 3D reconstruction, the canal straightening, change of root canal volume and surface area, the mesial and distal canal wall thickness and canal transportation at the levels of 1, 2, and 3 mm below furcation were assessed. One-way variance analysis and Turkey's post hoc test were used for comparisons of the means among different groups, and paired-t test was used to compare the mesial and distal sides of the mesial roots. RESULTS As compared with OS and TF, the use of PTG in preparation of MM canals resulted in significantly more straightening of canal curvature (p < 0.05), greater post-instrumentation canal volume and surface area, and thinner mesial and distal remaining canal wall thickness at 1, 2 and 3 mm below furcation (all p < 0.05). Regarding the root canal transportation in the mesiodistal direction, there was no significant difference among the 3 instruments (all p > 0.05) after the preparation of the MB and ML canals. However, in the MM canal, more pronounced transportation was detected in the PTG group at 2 mm below furcation, and in the TF group at 3 mm below furcation as compared with the other 2 systems (both p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS 3D printed tooth replicas have the advantages of consistency and can be an ideal model to evaluate the shaping ability of different instruments in the MM canal. OS and TF files performed similarly and both are appropriate for shaping the MM canal, while PTG may cause excessive and uneven resin removal, especially near the furcation, and may lead to root fragility and procedural errors.
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- Qi Zhu
- Department of Dentistry and Central Laboratory, Ninth People's Hospital of Suzhou, Soochow University, Ludang Road 2666#, Wujiang Dist., Suzhou, 215200, China
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- Department of Dentistry and Central Laboratory, Ninth People's Hospital of Suzhou, Soochow University, Ludang Road 2666#, Wujiang Dist., Suzhou, 215200, China
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- The Stomatology Hospital Affiliated of Suzhou Vocational Health College, Renmin Road 829#, Gusu Dist, Suzhou, 215002, China
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- Department of Dentistry and Central Laboratory, Ninth People's Hospital of Suzhou, Soochow University, Ludang Road 2666#, Wujiang Dist., Suzhou, 215200, China
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- Department of Pathology, Ninth People's Hospital of Suzhou, Soochow University, Ludang Road 2666#, Wujiang Dist., Suzhou, 215200, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Daoqian St. 26#, Gusu Dist, Suzhou, 215002, China
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- Department of Dentistry and Central Laboratory, Ninth People's Hospital of Suzhou, Soochow University, Ludang Road 2666#, Wujiang Dist., Suzhou, 215200, China.
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- Department of Dentistry and Central Laboratory, Ninth People's Hospital of Suzhou, Soochow University, Ludang Road 2666#, Wujiang Dist., Suzhou, 215200, China.
- The Stomatology Hospital Affiliated of Suzhou Vocational Health College, Renmin Road 829#, Gusu Dist, Suzhou, 215002, China.
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Penukonda R, Pattar H, Nambiar P, Al-Haddad A. Middle mesial canal in mandibular first molar: A narrative review. Saudi Dent J 2023; 35:468-475. [PMID: 37520597 PMCID: PMC10373078 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Purpose This review aimed to assess the incidence, anatomical characteristics, identification, and clinical management using conventional techniques and advanced tools to manage MMCs successfully. Methods Medline/PubMed and Scopus databases were searched using "Middle mesial canal," "Middle mesial root canal," OR "Accessory mesial canal" keywords from 1 January 1970 and 1 February 2023. The most pertinent articles were chosen for the review from the retrieved articles. In addition, relevant articles were added by manually searching the list of references. Results The incidence of MMC is noticeable in younger people, and the confluent canal is the most common type. The majority of MMCs merged with mesiobuccal (MB) canals rather than mesiolingual (ML) canals. Clinical management could be employed using the standard endodontics protocol, and recent radiography technologies, magnification, rotary, and obturation materials can facilitate the procedures. Conclusion The possibility of the incidence of MMC is not unusual. Detection and thorough debridement followed by obturation of the canal could increase the success rate of clinical outcomes.
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- Raghavendra Penukonda
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Head of the Department, Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
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Al-Rammahi HM, Chai WL, Nabhan MS, Ahmed HMA. Root and canal anatomy of mandibular first molars using micro-computed tomography: a systematic review. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:339. [PMID: 37248469 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03036-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A thorough understanding of root and canal anatomy is crucial for successful root canal treatment outcomes. This systematic review aims to explore the published micro-CT studies investigated the anatomy of root and canal system in permanent mandibular first molars. METHOD An electronic search was performed on Web of science, PubMed, and Scopus. Micro-CT journal studies investigated the root and canal anatomy of permanent double-rooted mandibular first molars were included. Data on study characteristics, objectives of interest, specifications of the studies, and micro-CT specifications were extracted. Risk of bias assessment (ROB) of the included studies was performed using Anatomical Quality Assessment (AQUA) tool. The extracted data were presented in tables and figures to present and synthesise the results. A meta-analysis was performed for the studies related to the prevalence of Vertucci's canal configurations, middle mesial canal (MMC) configurations, and Fan's isthmus types. RESULTS Amongst 1358 identified studies, thirty met the inclusion criteria. In terms of the objectives, the selected studies showed high anatomical variability in mandibular first molars. Twenty-two (73%), 25 (83%), and 12 (40%) of the studies reported the population/ethnicity, micro-CT specifications, and ethical approval, respectively. 28 (93%) studies did not disclose the method of sample size estimation. In only 6 (20%) of the studies, the authors had calibrated the assessment approaches. Mostly, a potential ROB was reported in domain 1 (objective(s) and subject characteristics) and domain 3 (methodology characterization). Whilst, low risk was reported in domains 2 (study design), 4 (descriptive anatomy), and 5 (reporting of results). The overall ROB was reported to be ''moderate'' in the vast majority of the studies (27/30). Meta-analysis results showed high levels of heterogeneity among the studies related to MMCs (I2 = 86%) and Fan's isthmus (I2 = 87%). As for the root canal configuration, pooled prevalence showed that Vertucci type IV and type I were the most prevalent in mesial and distal root canals, respectively. CONCLUSION Based on moderate risk of bias level of evidence, micro-CT studies have shown wide range of qualitative and quantitative data presentations of the roots and canals in mandibular first molars. Protocol and registration. The protocol of this systematic review was prospectively registered in the Open Science Framework database ( https://osf.io ) on 2022-06-20 with the registration number 10.17605/OSF.IO/EZP7K.
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- Hasan M Al-Rammahi
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Babylon, AL Hillah city, Iraq
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Efficacy of Endoscope and Periapical Radiography to Detect Residual Root Canal Filling Using Micro-CT as Reference. J Endod 2023; 49:212-218. [PMID: 36572378 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the efficacy of examinations by endoscope of root canals to determine residual root canal filling materials by comparison with microcomputed tomographic (micro-CT) images as reference. METHODS Thirty maxillary second premolars with oval canals received root canal treatment. Then D-Race retreatment files were used to remove the root canal fillings supplemented by XP-endo Finisher. Samples were scanned to reconstruct micro-CT reference images. Images were obtained of all samples from the mesiodistal and buccolingual directions by digital radiography. Then the root canals of specimens mounted in manikins were assessed by endoscope. The radiographic and endoscopic results were scored following comparison with the micro-CT images, which served as a reference, by 2 blinded observers. The interexaminer reliability of the assessments was evaluated by kappa test and the accuracy of endoscopic visualization according to the presence of residual root canal filling materials was compared using Kruskal-Wallis H test and Spearman's rank order correlation with the level of significance set at 5%. RESULTS The efficiency of the periapical radiography and endoscopy to determine residual root canal filling material was similar in every third of the root canal (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS The endoscope detected residual root canal filling material as efficiently as periapical radiography.
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Centering Ability of F6 SkyTaper and RaCe Rotary Files: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN DENTAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.52547/jrdms.8.1.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional analysis of coronal root canal morphology of 136 permanent mandibular first molars by micro-computed tomography. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:482-489. [PMID: 35028074 PMCID: PMC8740396 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background/purpose Minimally invasive endodontic approach become a research hotspot and may prevent the fracture of endodontically-treated teeth. This research aims to measure the coronal root canal morphology of permanent mandibular first molars in 3D and propose a new minimally invasive endodontic approach based on this measurement. Materials and methods Data of 136 permanent mandibular first molars were involved and reconstructed in 3D models with canals. Then, the morphology characteristics of the coronal root canal were measured. Results Overall, the distribution of root canal orifices was more centralized than other landmarks. The landmarks were located more mesiobuccally to the center of the occlusal plane of molars. Specifically, the measurements of the maximum curvature of coronal root canals in the axial direction were: in 3-canals 2-rooted teeth, the average angles of curvatures were 23°,25°,11° for mesiobuccal (MB), mesiolingual (ML) and distobuccal (DB) canals, respectively; in 4-canals 2-rooted teeth were 23°,25°,12°,16°for MB, ML, DB, and distolingual (DL) canals, respectively; in 4-canals 3-rooted teeth were 25°,27°,17°,39° for MB, ML, DB, and DL canals, respectively. The degrees of coronal root canal curvatures in the horizontal direction were: in 3-canals teeth, the average angles of curvatures were −1°,47°,-2° for MB, ML and DB canals, respectively; in 4-canals 2-rooted teeth were −4°,41°,-25°,48° for MB, ML, DB, and DL canals, respectively; in 4-canals 3-rooted teeth were −3°,33°,-43°,79° for MB, ML, DB, and DL canals, respectively. Conclusion The results of this study are similar to those previously obtained using CBCT and can help us design endodontic approaches.
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Wolf TG, Krauß-Mironjuk A, Wierichs RJ, Briseño-Marroquín B. Influence of embedding media on the accuracy of working length determination by means of apex locator: an ex vivo study. Sci Rep 2021; 11:3340. [PMID: 33558636 PMCID: PMC7870820 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82942-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this research was to determine ex vivo the influence on accuracy of five different embedding media, for investigative and educational purposes, and one electronic apex locator. 110 human extracted mature roots of permanent single-rooted human teeth were used. The roots were embedded in alginate, stick sponge, 2% agar–agar and 6% and 12% gelatin. The actual working length to the physiological foramen was determined under a stereo-microscope (16 ×) and the electronic working lengths with the Elements Diagnostic Unit and a K-file ISO 10. The accuracy ranges of the accumulated measurements, when allowing a ± 0.5 mm tolerance, went from 98.2% (6% and 12% gelatin), 93.7% (alginate), 92.8% (2% agar–agar) to 91.7% (sponge). The exact measurements at the physiological foramen ranged from 80.0% (6% gelatin), 76.5% (2% agar–agar), 71.8% (12% gelatin), 68.2% (alginate) to 64.5% (sponge). Although relatively seldom (n = 24), measurements with deviations of more than ± 0.5 mm were also observed; thus, the accuracy of the working length determination results per se can be considered as clinically acceptable. The results of this research allow a recommendation of the investigated embedding media for electronic working length determination models for educational and research purposes in endodontics.
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- Thomas Gerhard Wolf
- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland. .,Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland.,Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Keles A, Keskin C, Alqawasmi R, Aydemir H. Accuracy of an endoscope to detect root canal anastomoses in mandibular molar teeth: a comparative study with micro-computed tomography. Acta Odontol Scand 2020; 78:433-437. [PMID: 32141355 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1735515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of endoscopic visualization to detect root canal anastomoses at the coronal half of the mesial root canals of mandibular molars using micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) images as reference.Material and methods: Seventy-four mesial roots of mandibular first molars with (n = 47) or without (n = 27) intercanal anastomosis were selected based on the micro-CT scans of 269 mandibular first molars at a pixel size of 10 µm. The specimens were mounted on the mannequins and their root canals were evaluated using dental operating microscope (DOM) and endoscope. The endoscopic probe was inserted into the main mesial root canals and 2 blinded observers evaluated the presence of a divergence point of anastomosis (where the branching occurs) as 'present' or 'absent'. The scorings were compared with the three-dimensional reconstructed images of the specimens and recorded as 'correct' or 'incorrect' evaluation. Degree of agreement between evaluators was assessed with Kappa test and the accuracy of endoscopic visualization according to the presence and location of anastomosis was compared using Fisher exact tests with a significance threshold at 5%.Results: High inter-examiner reliability was reported (0.91). None of the divergence points were identified using DOM whereas 11 divergence points were detected using endoscope, corresponding the 23.4% of the intercanal anastomoses. The endoscope also showed the absence of an intercanal anastomosis correctly in all of the specimens without an anastomosis. Detectability of a divergence point using endoscope was not affected by its location within the coronal half of root canal (p > .05).Conclusions: The endoscopes were able to visualize the divergence points of 23.4% of the intercanal anastomoses located at the coronal halves of root canals.
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- Ali Keles
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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Pham KV, Le AHL. Evaluation of Roots and Canal Systems of Mandibular First Molars in a Vietnamese Subpopulation Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2019; 9:356-362. [PMID: 31516869 PMCID: PMC6714421 DOI: 10.4103/jispcd.jispcd_52_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of the first lower molars that have two roots or three roots and the number of the root canals of the mandibular first molars in the Vietnamese subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 166 patients who had CBCT as indicated by dentists in Nguyen Trai Dental CT Center, Ho Chi Minh City using the Picasso Trio (Ewoo Vatech, Korea). The number of root canals of the first lower molars was examined by moving cross-sectional slices from the pulpal floor to the apex. The orifices, middle thirds, and apical thirds of the canals of the first lower molar were observed, and the root canals of each root of the mandibular first molars were observed in three planes. Results: The prevalence of two, three, and four root canals of the mandibular first molars was 4.5%, 66.8%, and 28.9%, respectively. For the distal roots of these molars, a classification of Vertucci type I was the most common at a rate of 80.8%–97.6%. Whenever these teeth had three roots, a Vertucci type I was the classification of 100% of distolingual roots. Conclusion: Majority of the mandibular first molars has two roots and three canals. CBCT is appropriate equipment useful in investigating the complex root canal morphology of human teeth.
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- Khoa Van Pham
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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