Incidence of patent furcal accessory canals in permanent molars of a Turkish population

Abstract

In a Turkish population, the incidence of patent furcal accessory canals on the pulp chamber floor of maxillary and mandibular first and second molars ranged between 16 and 24%.

An investigation of accessory canals in primary molars – an analytical study

“…Accessory canals have been evaluated for patency with varied results. Haznedaroglu et al . stained the pulpal floor of 200 permanent first and second molars with 0.5% basic fuchsin under a stereomicroscope and found 16–24% patent canals.…”

Sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate, glass ionomer cement and composite resin when repairing large furcal perforations

“…Another possible contribution to the observed leakage is through furcation canals. 29,42 Thus, the antibacterial effect may be important as addressed in several studies. 12,38 The specimens showed leakage by turbidity in the TSB-broth in the lower chamber, which means that bacteria had moved from the pulp chamber.…”

Radiographic technical quality of root fillings performed by dental students in Turkey

“…Epidemiologic studies have been performed on the root canal morphology in Turkish populations (Haznedaroğlu et al. 2003, Sert & Bayirli 2004).…”