Title
Evaluation of the Apical Sealing Associated with Maxillary First Molars Radicular Morphology using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Date Issued
2020
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Publisher(s)
Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Dentistry
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the grade of apical sealing associated with the root morphology of maxillary first molars with conventional endo-treatments using cone bean computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: The sample included 47 CBCTs. Evaluations were performed independently by one previously trained and calibrated examiner. The grade of apical sealing was evaluated (total sealing, less than 2 mm of sealing, greater than 2 mm unsealed, unsealed and oversealed). Molar angulation according to the palatal plane and the longitudinal axis (vertical, vestibular and palatal), the number of canals, the presence or absence of a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) and root shape (straight, curved, bayonet, angled, merged, bifurcated) were also assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test. Results: There were no differences in apical sealing according to root morphology, shape and molar root inclination (p>0.05). A significant association was reported between the presence of MB2 and a buccal inclination of the maxillary first molar (p = 0.048). Conclusions: Root morphology and molar angulation did not affect the apical sealing of maxillary first molars. However, the presence of the MB2 was associated with a buccal inclination of the maxillary first molar.
Start page
174
End page
180
Volume
23
Issue
3
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Radiología, Medicina nuclear, Imágenes médicas Odontología, Cirugía oral, Medicina oral
Publication version
Version of Record
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85102834163
Source
Cumhuriyet Dental Journal
ISSN of the container
2146-2852
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