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| Year : 2017 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 68-72 |
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Root canal configuration of human permanent mandibular first molars of an indo-dravidian population based in Southern India: An In vitro study
JV Karunakaran1, Leo Sujith Samuel1, Yousef Rishal2, M Derick Joseph2, K Rahul Suresh1, Sam T Varghese1
1 Department of Conservative Dentistry, JKK Nataraja Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Conservative Dentistry, Malabar Dental College and Research Institute, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Correspondence Address:
J V Karunakaran
Department of Conservative Dentistry, JKK Nataraja Dental College and Hospital, Komarapalayam - 638 183, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_163_17
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Aim: This study aims to analyze root canal configuration of human permanent mandibular first molars of an indo-Dravidian population based in southern India. Materials and Methods: A total of 1147 mandibular first permanent molars were collected, cleansed, and stored. The number of roots was recorded, access preparations made, pattern of orifices recorded after pulpal floor debridement, dye injected into the canals using apical negative pressure and subjected to a clearing technique. They were then analyzed using a stereo microscope and the canal configurations recorded (Vertucci). The number of roots, the pattern of orifices and canal configuration were recorded. Results: The pattern of orifices was triangular (87.9%), rectangular (8.5%), C-shaped (3.0%), and two orifice pattern (0.6%). About 95.6% of teeth had two roots, and 4.4% had three roots. The most common canal system configuration in mesial root was Vertucci type IV (52.3%), followed by type II (35%). Root canal configuration of the distal root revealed type I configuration in 62.7%, followed by types II (14.5%) and IV (12.4%). The distolingual root had a type I configuration. Conclusion: Awareness of canal configuration, adequate clinical skills, use of specialized techniques of diagnosis, debridement and obturation will pave the way for successful treatment outcomes.
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