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ArticleCureus2024

Characterizing the Root Canal Configuration of Mandibular Incisors in a Western Saudi Arabian Sub-population Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Mohammed Howait, Shatha Zahran, Ayman M Abulhamael, Mohammed A Barayan, Sara Khawaji, Mohammed Sanari, Layan Alshehri, Lamees Zarei, Ammar Marghalani, Mey A Al-Habib

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Mohammed HowaitDepartment of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Shatha ZahranDepartment of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Ayman M AbulhamaelDepartment of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Mohammed A BarayanDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Sara KhawajiDepartment of General Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Mohammed SanariDepartment of General Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Layan AlshehriDepartment of General Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Lamees ZareiDepartment of General Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Ammar MarghalaniDepartment of Periodontology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Mey A Al-HabibDepartment of Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.

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Aim This study aimed to explore the morphology and complexity of mandibular anterior teeth in a Western Saudi Arabian sub-population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methodology CBCT scans from 818 patients were evaluated, and 3193 mandibular anterior teeth were analyzed for the number of roots, canal, canal configurations, separation level, bilateral symmetry, and gender associations. Results The results showed that all examined central and lateral incisors had a single root, and the majority exhibited a single canal. The prevalence of two canals in mandibular central and lateral incisors was 20.1% and 23.2%, respectively, resulting in an overall prevalence of 21.7% for two root canals in mandibular anterior teeth. The separation level of the two canals was predominantly located in the middle third of the root. Type I canal configuration was the most common, followed by type III. A high degree of bilateral symmetry in the number of canals and canal configurations was noted. Conclusion The findings contribute to the understanding of root canal anatomy in the Saudi population and provide valuable information for endodontic treatment planning.

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