Evaluation of the Root Canal Morphology of Molars by Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography in a Brazilian Population: Part I

One of the factors influencing the success of endodontic treatment is anatomic knowledge of the root canal system. Because of the difficulties of using conventional radiographic methods to evaluate root canals, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been very useful for evaluating the morphology of root canals. The purpose of this study was to use CBCT to evaluate differences in the anatomy of the mandibular first molars with respect to the patient's sex and the location of the tooth in a Brazilian population.

Source: Journal of Endodontics - September 9, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Bruno Vieira Caputo, Gilberto Ara újo Noro Filho, Daniela Miranda Richarte de Andrade Salgado, Cacio Moura-Netto, Elcio Magdalena Giovani, Claudio Costa Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research