Abstract:Background: This research aims to identify the most common morphology of the upper premolars in a group of local and nonlocal people in the UAE using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).Methods: CBCT images of a total of 214 intact maxillary premolars were analysed with 3D reconstruction GALAXIS viewer software. The Pearson Chi squared test and the two samples t test were applied.Results: In all, 90% of the maxillary first premolars had two roots (92% females, 88% males, 83% locals, 96% nonlocals). A total of… Show more
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