ArticleJournal of dental sciences2026
Prevalence of second mesiobuccal canal in maxillary first and second molar detected using cone-beam computed tomography in the Han population: A systemic review and meta-analysis.
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- Prevalence of the second mesiobuccal canal of maxillary molars in the South American population: a systematic review and meta-analysis of CBCT studies.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Pooled it
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- Presence of second mesiobuccal canal of permanent maxillary first molars is related to the existence of multiple roots in permanent maxillary first premolars: A cone-beam computed tomographic study in a Taiwanese population.Journal of dental sciences · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background/purpose: A thorough understanding of root canal morphology, particularly the second mesiobuccal (MB2) canal, is crucial for successful endodontic treatment of maxillary molars. The prevalence of MB2 shows ethnic variability, and this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize existing CBCT-based studies to determine the prevalence of the second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) in the Han population. Materials and methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and ClinicalKey were searched through 17th August 2025. Studies reporting MB2 prevalence in permanent maxillary first and/or second molars within Han populations using CBCT were included. Data were pooled using a random-effects model. Results: Fourteen eligible studies involving 15,639 participants and 35,929 teeth were analyzed. The pooled MB2 prevalence was 63.7 % for permanent maxillary first molars (PMFMs) and 23.3 % for permanent maxillary second molars (PMSMs). Males had significantly higher odds of having MB2 canals in both molar types (Odds Ratio = 1.532 and 1.790, respectively). No significant difference was found between left and right sides. Heterogeneity was high ( Conclusion: MB2 canals are common in the Han population, particularly in PMFMs. Clinicians may consider advanced imaging like CBCT to improve detection and treatment outcomes. Sex-related differences further underscore the need for individualized diagnostic approaches.
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