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ArticleBMC oral health2022

Visual inspection of root patterns and radiographic estimation of its canal configurations by confirmation using sectioning method. An ex vivo study on maxillary first premolar teeth.

Bestoon Mohammed Faraj, Mewan Salahaldeen Abdulrahman, Tavga Mustafa Faris

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Article in BMC oral health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Bestoon Mohammed FarajConservative Department, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Madame Mitterand Street 30, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq. bestoon.faraj@univsul.edu.iq.
Mewan Salahaldeen AbdulrahmanConservative Department, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Madame Mitterand Street 30, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq.
Tavga Mustafa FarisConservative Department, College of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Madame Mitterand Street 30, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA thorough understanding of the original root and canal anatomy is a critical technical prerequisite for performing cleaning and shaping treatments. Therefore, this research aimed to characterize maxillary first premolar teeth' root morphology and canal architecture.

methodsOne hundred forty-two extracted human adult maxillary first premolar teeth have been retrieved. The extracted teeth were thoroughly cleaned and irrigated to eliminate any remaining debris or blood. They were then preserved in formalin solution until they were eligible for screening. To begin, a visual examination was employed to ascertain the number of roots and their geometry in each sample. Then, utilizing digital radiography in two plains, mesiodistal and distomesial, to further determine those parameters. Finally, a sectioning technique had been used to have the samples cut mesiodistally into slices to validate the internal root canal architecture and identify the number of root canals and their varieties in accordance with Vertucci's categorization system. The canal layout, the pulp chamber, and the root canals were all highlighted (marked) using a fine tip marker in a permanent orange hue to make the canal features more accessible and accurate to visualize. All of the processes were conducted by two highly qualified dentists. The sample size was estimated statistically using the Sealed Envelope program, and the percentage of each configuration was derived in proportion to the overall sample size in order to establish the percentage of each type in each configuration.

resultsFrom the 142 teeth examined, 42 (29.57%) had one root, 97 (68.31%) had two roots, and only three premolars (2.12%) had three roots. Concerning canal configurations, 100 teeth (70.43%) had type (IV) canal configuration, followed by 37 teeth (26.05%) had types (V), three teeth (2.12%) had type (VIII), and one tooth (0.70%) for each of type (I) and type (II).

conclusionsThe anatomical pattern of inspected maxillary first premolars are mainly two rooted and predominantly have a type (IV) canal morphology.

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Cone-Beam Computed TomographyTooth RootAdultBicuspidDental Pulp CavityHumansMaxillaRadiography, Dental, DigitalAnatomical pathologicalDiagnostic imaging conditionsEndodonticsEthnic groupsGeographic locations

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