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Prevalence of C-shaped root canal system in mandibular second molars

Li-qun Cao

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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of C-shaped canal of the mandibular second molars.Methods Choose native individules as study objects and 156 CT images of the mandible were collected.The incidence of C-shaped root canal system is verdicted according to its anatomic features.Results From 156 teeth,C-shaped canals were found in 66 teeth(42.3%).Conclusion The incidence of C-shaped root canal system in mandibular second molars is very high and CBCT can provide direct and accurate information for dentists.

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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of C-shaped canal of the mandibular second molars.Methods Choose native individules as study objects and 156 CT images of the mandible were collected.The incidence of C-shaped root canal system is verdicted according to its anatomic features.Results From 156 teeth,C-shaped canals were found in 66 teeth(42.3%).Conclusion The incidence of C-shaped root canal system in mandibular second molars is very high and CBCT can provide direct and accurate information for dentists.

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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of C-shaped canal of the mandibular second molars.Methods Choose native individules as study objects and 156 CT images of the mandible were collected.The incidence of C-shaped root canal system is verdicted according to its anatomic features.Results From 156 teeth,C-shaped canals were found in 66 teeth(42.3%).Conclusion The incidence of C-shaped root canal system in mandibular second molars is very high and CBCT can provide direct and accurate information for dentists.

Key concepts: Molar, Root canal, Dentistry, Medicine, Mandible (arthropod mouthpart), Mandibular canal, Orthodontics, Mandibular second molar

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