Evaluating root and canal configuration of mandibular first molars with cone beam computed tomography in a Turkish population

MİLOĞLU Ö., Arslan H., Barutcigil C., Cantekin K.

JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, vol.8, no.1, pp.80-86, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jds.2012.09.002
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.80-86
  • Keywords: cone beam computed tomography, mandibular first molar, root and canal morphology, HUMAN PERMANENT TEETH, CHINESE POPULATION, TAIWANESE INDIVIDUALS, 2ND MOLARS, MORPHOLOGY, ANATOMY, SYSTEMS, PREVALENCE, DIMENSIONS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/purpose: During root canal therapy, third roots of mandibular first molars (MFMs) provide an important route for bacterial leakage that can lead to root canal treatment failure and the need for additional surgical intervention. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate root and canal morphology of permanent MFMs in a Turkish population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).