A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography-Based Evaluation of Root Dilaceration in Permanent Premolars: A Retrospective Study.

Bahar Asheghi, Safoora Sahebi, Zeinab Rafiee, Maryam Zangooei Booshehri, Afsane Habibi

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Bahar AsheghiDept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Safoora SahebiDept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Zeinab RafieePostgraduate Student, Dept. of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Maryam Zangooei BooshehriOral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Afsane HabibiDentist, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

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Statement of the Problem: As a developmental disorder characterized by an abnormal bend and angle in the longitudinal axis of the tooth root, dilaceration can cause complications in routine dental procedures such as endodontics, orthodontics, and surgical treatments. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dilaceration in maxillary and mandibular premolar teeth in a population of Shiraz city based on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Method: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study on 927 premolar teeth and 132 CBCT radiographs of patients obtained from four private radiology clinics in Shiraz (Iran). In this study, the presence, location, direction, and severity of dilaceration in premolar roots as well as its relationship with gender were investigated. Chi-square and Fisher tests were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that 17% of the studied 927 teeth had dilaceration. The prevalence of dilaceration was significantly higher in women than in men (20.3% vs. 13.6%, Conclusion: According to the results of this study, the prevalence of dilaceration was relatively high in mandibular premolar teeth especially in women.

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Cone-beam computed tomographyDental abnormalityPanoramic radiographyPremolar teeth

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PMID38962082

DOI10.30476/dentjods.2023.98244.2067

PMCPMC11217063

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