C Shaped Root Canals in Mandibular Second Molars in UAE Nationals

Abdo , Salma B.; Amera Alkaisi

doi:10.12816/0001906

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C Shaped Root Canals in Mandibular Second Molars in UAE Nationals

Authors:

Abdo , Salma B. | Amera Alkaisi

Publisher:

MENA Co. for Dental Services

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Smile Dental Journal 2013 vol.8 Issue 3, pp.16-19

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

40796

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20724748

pISSN:

2072473X

DOI:

10.12816/0001906

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Abstract:

 The aim & objective of this study is to investigate the frequency and type of C-shaped root canals in mandibularsecond molars of the UAE population. The teeth with C-shaped canals were classified using Melton’s classification.Method: Ninety-six mandibular second molars of patients aged between 20-45years old, scheduled for endodontictreatment, were examined over a 2-year period in the Endodontic Department, Tawam Hospital, Dental Center, UAE.C-shaped canals were detected and counted. Two detection procedures, radiography and clinical examination, wereused. Results: Thirty three exhibited C-shaped canals (34.37%). Eleven molars presented a continuous C-shapedcanal (11.4%), category I. Seven (7.2%) had a semicolon shape with a mesial canal located on the buccal or lingualside depending on where the fusion occurred, category II.In many instances, this canal swung back and merged with the distal canal, thus yielding a single foramen, in theother cases, it remained distinct with its own portal of exit. Fifteen (15.6%) were considered as category III: Three forsubdivision I, two for subdivision II, and ten for subdivision III. Conclusion: The frequency of C-shaped root canals inmandibular second molars is high in the UAE patients.

Article Details

C Shaped Root Canals in Mandibular Second Molars in UAE Nationals

Authors:

Abdo , Salma B. | Amera Alkaisi

Publisher:

MENA Co. for Dental Services

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Smile Dental Journal 2013 vol.8 Issue 3, pp.16-19

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

40796

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20724748

pISSN:

2072473X

DOI:

10.12816/0001906

Descriptors:

DENTAL DISEASES

PROSTHESIS

TOMOGRAPHY

JAWS

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

DIAGNOSIS

PATIENTS

THERAPY

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

C-shaped canals

Endodontic treatment

Obturation

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Abdo , Salma B. | Amera Alkaisi

Publisher: MENA Co. for Dental Services

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Smile Dental Journal 2013 vol.8 Issue 3, pp.16-19

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2013

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 40796

Frequency: Quarterly

eISSN: 20724748

pISSN: 2072473X

DOI: 10.12816/0001906

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Abdo , Salma B. | Amera Alkaisi

Publisher:

MENA Co. for Dental Services

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Smile Dental Journal 2013 vol.8 Issue 3, pp.16-19

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2013

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

40796

Frequency:

Quarterly

eISSN:

20724748

pISSN:

2072473X

DOI:

10.12816/0001906