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ArticleCureus2024

Diagnosis of Vertucci Type VII Anatomy in the Mandibular Left Lateral Incisor Using Digital Radiography: An Ex Vivo Case Study.

Navdeep Jethi, Rachana Mishra, Rubaab Brar, Kanchan Bhadoria

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Navdeep JethiConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Daswani Dental College and Research Centre, Kota, IND.
Rachana MishraConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Daswani Dental College and Research Centre, Kota, IND.
Rubaab BrarDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Daswani Dental College and Research Centre, Kota, IND.
Kanchan BhadoriaConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Daswani Dental College and Research Centre, Kota, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mandibular lateral incisors sometimes feature an additional lingual canal, which, if not identified and missed during endodontic treatment, can lead to postoperative pain. Thus, a proper diagnosis of the internal anatomy of a tooth is necessary before treatment begins. Radiovisiography (RVG), a cost-effective and widely employed dental imaging technique, is used in clinics to visualize the internal root structure of teeth. The zoom function of RVG allows for a detailed examination of complex internal anatomical variations, facilitating a more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning process. This case study identified a rare Vertucci Type VII root canal system in a mandibular left lateral incisor using the zoom-in feature of radiovisiography (Vatech, EZ sensor). Additionally, horizontal sectioning was performed, and these sections were imaged to verify the accuracy of digital radiographs in diagnosing such cases as part of a preclinical demonstration for aspiring endodontists.

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endodontic managementextralingualmandibular lateral incisorradicular anatomyroot canal anatomysectioningvertucci type vii

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PMID39070461
PMCPMC11283846

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