Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the types of canal configurations and the incidence of a second mesiobuccal (MB2) canal in Korean maxillary molar mesiobuccal (MB) roots by analyzing cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images. Study design: Three-dimensional CBCT images of 458 maxillary first molars and 467 second molars from 276 Korean patients were analyzed to determine the incidence of an MB2 canal, the types of canal configurations, and the correlations between the incidence of an MB2 canal and age, gender, and tooth position. Results: The incidence of 2-canaled MB roots was 71.8% in first molars and 42.2% in second molars, with the most common configurations being Weine types III and II. The frequency of an MB2 canal decreased with age in both molars (P < .05). Conclusions: Types III and II canal configurations were the most prevalent in the 2-canaled MB roots of Korean maxillary molars.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 785-791 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Jun |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Supported by the Technology Innovation Program Funded by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Republic of Korea (no. 10031998: Intelligent 3D dental diagnostic imaging system using CBCT).
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Dentistry(all)