Vertucci’s Root Canal Configuration of 14,413 Mandibular Anterior Teeth in a Brazilian Population: A Prevalence Study Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography

Candeiro, George Táccio de Miranda; Teixeira, Ingrid Mendonça Monteiro Dodt; Barbosa, Dhaniel Anderson Olimpio; Vivacqua-Gomes, Nilton; Alves, Flávio R.F.

doi:10.1016/j.joen.2020.12.001

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“…Only two-thirds of the studies provided information on the number of roots observed. Overall, in accordance with the investigation, single-rooted MaCa were by far the most frequently observed (87.9–100%) [ 5 , 7 , 8 , 14 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ]; two-rooted MaCa rarely occurred (0.0–12%) [ 7 , 8 , 14 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 27 , 29 , 30 ]. More than two roots were not reported in any of the articles investigated.…”

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“…More than two roots were not reported in any of the articles investigated. With a frequency of 35.8% to 96.4%, Briseño-Marroquín’s 1-1-1/1, also known as Vertucci’s I or Weine’s I RCC, is the most common RCC reported [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 42 ]. The next most frequent RCCs reported are Briseño-Marroquín’s 2-2-1/1 (Vertucci’s and Weine’s II) [ 5 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 25 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 42 ] (0.2–22.0%) and Briseño-Marroquín’s 1-2-1/1 (Vertucci’s III) [ 5 , 6 , …”

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“…The next most frequent RCCs reported are Briseño-Marroquín’s 2-2-1/1 (Vertucci’s and Weine’s II) [ 5 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 25 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 42 ] (0.2–22.0%) and Briseño-Marroquín’s 1-2-1/1 (Vertucci’s III) [ 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 42 ] (0.9–20.0%). Most studies report with a relative low frequency Briseño-Marroquín’s 2-2-2/2 RCC (Vertucci’s IV or Weine’s III) [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ,…”

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“…Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) are the two most recently introduced investigation methods, and CBCT has been predominantly used for in vivo investigation of the morphology of the root canal system of mandibular canines (MaCa) [ 6 , 13 , 14 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ]. Although micro-CT has already been used to examine various teeth as well as to describe the internal morphology of mandibular canines, it has not yet been used to identify the root canal configuration [ 3 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ].…”

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Root Canal Morphology and Configuration of the Mandibular Canine: A Systematic Review

Wolf

Anderegg

Yılmaz

et al. 2021

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The aim of this study was to systematically review the root canal morphology and configuration (RCC) of mandibular canines (MaCa). The review was registered in the PROSPERO database (ID-272297) and it was carried out following the PRISMA guidelines. Three electronic databases (MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase, Scopus) were searched. Randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional, cohort, comparative, evaluation and validation studies have been included. The anatomical quality assessment (AQUA) tool was used for a quality assessment of the anatomical studies. Of 910 studies retrieved from the systematic search, 28 studies investigating RCCs were included. Most MaCa were single-rooted (87.9–100%), while two-rooted MaCa were present up to 12.1%. The 1-1-1/1 (35.8–96.4%) was the most commonly reported RCC, followed by 2-2-1/1 (0.2–22.0%) and 1-2-1/1 (0.9–20.0%). A high frequency of 1-1-1/1 RCC in MaCa has been described. Most systematic review reports confirm that two-rooted MaCa are found considerably less frequently than single-rooted ones.

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Root Canal Morphology and Configuration of the Mandibular Canine: A Systematic Review

Wolf

Anderegg

Yılmaz

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“…The anatomical complexity of the root canal system can represent a challenge in endodontic treatment (Vertucci, 1984(Vertucci, , 2005, highlighting the lower incisors, which have a peculiar morphology, with a prevalence of 20% of two root canals (Candeiro et al, 2021), not straight and with a flattening in the mesio-distal direction (Schneider, 1971), the reasons why these teeth were chosen for this research. According to Schneider (1971) teeth are considered straight when its curvature degree is equal or less than 5°.…”

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Assessment of the shaping ability of three systems used in long oval canals

Oliveira

Tomazinho

Santos

et al. 2021

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The aim of this study was to analyze volume variation, untouched walls, transportation, and centralization in long oval canals prepared with ProTaper Next (PTN), X File (XF) and X Gray (XG) by microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). Forty-five lower incisors were divided into three groups (PTN, XF and XG) with 15 specimens each, according to the micro-CT pre-instrumentation (PI) analysis. After the use of each instrument new exams were performed. Volume variation and untouched walls data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, and for the first one, Tukey HSD or Games-Howell tests were applied in the sequence; data of transportation and centralization were compared by Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney test. The statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Between thirds, higher wear values were found in the cervical (p <0.001). PI and the instrument X3 (30/.07) differed in all systems (p < 0.05). No significant difference concerning the percentage of untouched walls between the systems occurred (p = 0.836), while the degree of transportation and centralization was similar between then, with p values of 0.531 and 0.155, respectively. However, between thirds, significant difference was found (pc = 0.029), with the middle third presenting superior centralization than the apical (p = 0.010). In conclusion, PTN, XF and XG had similar results in the shaping ability, transportation, and centralization of long oval canals.

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Morphometric micro-CT study of contralateral mandibular incisors

Sevgi,

Johnsen,

Hussain

et al. 2023

Clin Oral Invest

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Objectives This study aimed to determine the degree of similarity and symmetry in the anatomy of contralateral mandibular incisors. Three-dimensional (3D) models of extracted teeth were obtained from microtomography (micro-CT) scans. Qualitative and quantitative assessments of the morphology and comparison of contralateral pairs were made. The null hypothesis was that contralateral mandibular incisors could not be considered identical in simple morphometric measurements. Methods Sixty pairs of mandibular incisors were extracted from 30 patients and scanned with micro-CT. Virtual models of the cemento-enamel junction to the root apex were rendered. Parameters such as length, canal width, dentinal thicknesses, tortuosity, centerline length, accessory canals, root canal configurations, and root canal orifice cross-sections were used to compare the teeth. Width and thickness comparisons between paired teeth in the same individual were made by paired t-test (Wilcoxon signed-rank test for variables not normally distributed). An online randomization tool generated randomized pairs (independent of the individual/patient). Subsequently, an unpaired t-test (or Mann–Whitney U test for non-normally distributed parameters) and a correlation analysis were conducted. Canal configurations were classified according to preexisting classification schemes. The number and location of accessory canals and apical foramina were registered and compared. Results Utilizing advanced imaging techniques and quantitative analyses, our study establishes that contralateral mandibular incisors exhibit a remarkable degree of symmetry in multiple morphological parameters, including length, canal width, and dentinal thicknesses. The apical third showed a high degree of inter-variability for the contralateral pairs. The rigorous statistical analysis of the normalized parameters by Z-score showed no statistically significant differences between the contralateral mandibular incisors. Comparisons between central and lateral teeth revealed differences in root length but no significant disparity in the distribution of accessory canals. Central teeth, on average, were longer, while accessory canals were distributed relatively evenly between central and lateral teeth. Conclusions The findings of this study further establish the significant similarities between contralateral mandibular incisors, reinforcing their suitability as a reliable substrate for root canal comparison studies. Clinical relevance The absence of statistically significant differences between contralateral pairs in normalized parameters underscores their potential as a reliable reference point for root canal comparison studies in clinical dentistry. Furthermore, our findings emphasize the importance of individualized treatment planning, considering the natural symmetry in mandibular incisors to enhance clinical decision-making. This research contributes valuable insights to the field of endodontics, offering a standardized approach to sample selection and enriching the understanding of dental anatomy.

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Vertucci’s Root Canal Configuration of 14,413 Mandibular Anterior Teeth in a Brazilian Population: A Prevalence Study Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography

Cited by 15 publications

References 19 publications

Root Canal Morphology and Configuration of the Mandibular Canine: A Systematic Review

Root Canal Morphology and Configuration of the Mandibular Canine: A Systematic Review

Assessment of the shaping ability of three systems used in long oval canals

Morphometric micro-CT study of contralateral mandibular incisors

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