Root and Canal Morphology of Permanent Mandibular Incisors

Nogueira, Brenna Magdalena Lima; Nogueira, Bárbara Catarina Lima; Fagundes, Nathália Carolina Fernandes; Menezes, Tatiany Oliveira de Alencar; Lima, Rafael Rodrigues; Brandão, Juliana Melo da Silva

doi:10.4067/s0718-381x2017000100015

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“…Historically, studies on the configuration of the root canal system of incisors were mainly in vitro, using methodologies such as x-rays [3], clearing technique [6] or, more recently, CBCT [36] and µ-CT [8]. However, in vitro methodologies involve tooth extraction, which means that the number of samples is limited.…”

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“…Besides, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of published studies on the morphology of the root canal system ( Figure 2). Over time, the study of internal root canal morphology has been approached using different methodologies: traditional radiography, radiography using radiopaque contrast agents, sectioning, scanning electron microscopy, clearing technique, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and micro-Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (µ-CT) [3][4][5][6][7][8]. Besides, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of published studies on the morphology of the root canal system ( Figure 2).…”

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Root Canal Morphology of the Permanent Mandibular Incisors by Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Systematic Review

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Knowledge of dental anatomy through the assessment of the anatomic variations of each tooth’s root canal system is essential to undertake endodontic therapy. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the different studies on the internal morphology of permanent mandibular incisors where Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) X-ray imaging is used. Pubmed, CENTRAL, Wiley Library and Web of Science electronic databases were searched for scientific studies included until March 2020. The terms used in the search were: “permanent mandibular incisors”, “root canal morphology” and “cone-beam computed tomography”. The search was limited to studies whose aim was the analysis of the morphology of the root canal system evaluating the parameters of methodology, population, sample, number and configuration. A total of 19 studies met the inclusion criteria. There was a noticeable lack of unanimity in the setting adjustments of each of the CBCT devices used. The presence of two root canals varied from 0.4% to 45%. The most frequent configurations were Vertucci’s Types I, III, II, V, IV, VII and VI. Type VIII configuration was non-existent. CBCT revealed the existence of anatomical symmetry patterns, and there was no unanimity of criteria regarding the presence of a second root canal. Results concerning the presence of a second root canal in the mandibular incisors differ widely, with a possible influence of the geographic area where the study was conducted. The prevalence of a second canal is higher in mandibular lateral incisors than in mandibular central incisors. There was no direct relationship between voxel size (0.125–0.3 mm) and increased prevalence of a second canal.

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