Root Canal Configuration of Mandibular First Premolars in Bengali Population
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Datta Shamik, Mukherjee Sayantan, Mazumdar Paromita, Mukherjee Shaon
Primary Institution: Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Kolkata, IND
Hypothesis
This study aims to analyze the root canal configuration system of mandibular first premolars in the Bengali subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Conclusion
Vertucci type I and type V canal configurations are the most frequently observed in mandibular first premolars among a Bengali sub-population.
Supporting Evidence
- 75% of the studied teeth had Vertucci’s type I canal configuration.
- 83% of the apical foramina were located laterally.
- 78% of the canal orifices were oval-shaped.
- C-shaped canals were found in 19% of the samples.
Takeaway
The study looked at the insides of teeth from Bengali people and found that most of them have a certain shape for their root canals, which helps dentists know how to treat them better.
Methodology
The root canal morphology of 100 randomly selected mandibular first premolars was assessed in vitro using cone-beam computed tomography based on Vertucci's classification.
Limitations
Inherent distortions associated with CBCT scans may have been present, and internal reliability could not be assessed due to a single examiner evaluation.
Participant Demographics
56 males and 44 females aged 15-40 from the Bengali subpopulation.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% confidence intervals provided for various findings.
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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