A cone-beam computed tomography study of root canal morphology of maxillary and mandibular premolars in a Turkish population

Abstract

CBCT scanning provides comprehensive information about the root canal morphology of maxillary and mandibular premolar teeth. These data may help clinicians in root canal treatment of premolar teeth.

Cone-beam Computed Tomography Analysis of the Root Canal Morphology of Maxillary First and Second Premolars in a Spanish Population

“…Several studies (7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19) have reported that maxillary premolars have a highly variable internal canal configuration, which can vary according to race and geographic origin (8,9,12). The reported prevalence of maxillary first premolars with 1 root ranges from 22% to 66%, with 2 roots from 33% to 84%, and with 3 roots from 0% to 6% (7,8,11,12,16,17,20).…”

Non-surgical endodontic treatment of premolars with three root canals: a case reports

“…The presence of three root canals in maxillary premolars of the Turkish population is a very rare occurrence as reported by several studies. [5][6][7] Ok et al [7] revealed that the incidence of three-canalled maxillary first premolars and second premolars in the Turkish population was 1.2% and 0.3% respectively. However, Calişkan et al [5] showed that it has been shown not to be found three-rooted first and second premolars in the Turkish population Mandibular premolars usually have one root and one canal.…”

“…However, two to four canals have also been reported. [11,12] Ok et al [7] revealed that the incidence of threecanalled mandibular first premolars and second premolars in the Turkish population was 0.06% and 0.2% respectively. On the other hand, Calişkan et al [5] showed that the incidence of three-rooted mandibular first and second premolars in the Turkish population was 5.66% and 0.00% respectively.…”

“…[4] The presence of three root canals in maxillary premolars of the Turkish population is a very rare occurrence as reported by several studies. [5][6][7] The presence of three root canals in mandibular premolars of the Turkish population is also a very rare occurrence as reported by Sert et al and Ok et al studies. [7,8] The use of magnification and fiber optic illumination, offers a tremendous advantage in locating and treating "extra" canals.…”

“…[5][6][7] The presence of three root canals in mandibular premolars of the Turkish population is also a very rare occurrence as reported by Sert et al and Ok et al studies. [7,8] The use of magnification and fiber optic illumination, offers a tremendous advantage in locating and treating "extra" canals. Also the dental operating microscope (DOM), has been found to be particularly helpful.…”