Stomatology ›› 2023, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (12): 1096-1100.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2023.12.008

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The association between the anatomic landmarks of the pulp chamber and the prevalence of middle mesial canals in mandibular first molars: A cone-beam computed tomography study

HAN Yuhuan1,WU Wanchao2,WANG Peiru3,LI Lijie2()   

  1. Health Care Comprehensive Department,Hohhot Stomatological Hospital, Huhehaote 010020, China
  • Revised:2023-08-25 Online:2023-12-28 Published:2023-12-28
  • Contact: LI Lijie E-mail:Lilijie2007148@126.com

Abstract:

Objective Using cone beam computed tomography(CBCT), this paper discussed the morphology and incidence of middle mesial root canal(MMC) of mandibular first molar(MFM), and evaluated the relationship between the related factors and the incidence of MMC, in order to provide reference for clinical treatment. Methods CBCT imaging data were collected for each patient who met the inclusion criteria. The following were recorded: age, gender, the tooth position, the distance between the mesiobuccal(MB) and mesiolingual(ML) orifices, and the existence of the radix entomolaris. Alldata were analyzed by SPSS20.0 statistical software. Results The incidence of MMC in MFM was 8.12%(145/1 785); among them, fused MMC was the most common with an incidence of only 0.84%(15/1 785). The incidence of MMC in people older than 40 years old was 9.99%(82/821) and 6.54%(63/964) in people under 40 years old, P<0.05. The incidence of MMC in males(7.12%, 67/941) was slightly lower than that in females(9.24%, 78/844), P>0.05.The incidence of MMC in left MFM(8.34%, 76/911) was slightly higher than that in right side(7.89%, 69/874), P<0.05.The incidence of MMC was slightly higher in the radix entomolaris group(8.85%, 41/463) than in the non-radix entomolaris group(7.87%, 104/1 322), P>0.05.The distance between MB-ML root orifices was (2.99±0.44)mm in non-MMC group, (3.39±0.49)mm in MMC group, P<0.05. Conclusion The anatomical markers of the pulp chamber of mandibular first molars can help to predict the presence of MMC. Understanding these anatomical landmarks can help physicians reduce missed MMC and prevent excessive cutting of dental structures during clinical practice.

Key words: middle mesial canal, mandibular first molar, CBCT, root canal classification

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