Distal root curvatures in mandibular molars: analysis using digital panoramic X-rays

Primer Autor
Fuentes, R.
Co-autores
Farfan, C.#Astete, N.#Navarro, P.#Arias, A.
Título
Distal root curvatures in mandibular molars: analysis using digital panoramic X-rays
Editorial
VIA MEDICA
Revista
FOLIA MORPHOLOGICA
Lenguaje
en
Resumen
Background: The aim of this study was to describe the degree of curvature in distal roots in the first and second permanent mandibular molars in a Chilean patient sample. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in which digital panoramic X-rays were analysed. Materials and methods: Examinations of patients under 18 years, with signs of distortion or alteration in the contrast or the presence of pathologies that affected visualisation of the roots and pulp-chamber floor of the teeth to be analysed were excluded. Using the AutoCad software, an angle was drawn to represent the curve of the root in its different thirds, drawing lines inside the root canal from the pulp-chamber floor to the dental apex. Using the classic definition of dilaceration (root curvature > 90 degrees), its prevalence was established. 412 teeth and roots were analysed, finding a dilaceration prevalence of 0.73% (n = 3). 84.72% of the roots presented some type of curvature. Results: The middle third had the highest percentage of curvatures and the greatest average of angular curvature, whereas the cervical third was the straightest. No significant differences were found between the degree of curvature and the gender of the subjects, except for the apical third of tooth 3.6. The analysis of curvature by root third offers to the clinician a better perspective of the directional change of the roots and does not limit it to just the presence of curves in the apical third. Conclusions: The report of the angular degree of the curvatures, in addition to the prevalence of dilacerations, informs to the clinicians about the likelihood of finding difficulties when treating root canals.
Tipo de Recurso
Artículo original
Description
Financial support (partially) by the Office of Research, Universidad de La Frontera.
Apoyo financiero (parcial) de la Oficina de Investigación, Universidad de La Frontera.
doi
10.5603/FM.a2017.0066
Formato Recurso
pdf
Palabras Claves
root curvatures# dilacerations# digital panoramic X-rays# morphometry
Ubicación del archivo
http://dx.doi.org/10.5603/FM.a2017.0066
Categoría OCDE
Anatomy & Morphology
Materias
curvaturas de la raíz# dilaceraciones# radiografías panorámicas digitales# morfometria
Disciplinas de la OCDE
Odontología, Cirugía y Medicina Oral
Anatomía y Morfología
Otros Temas de Medicina Clínica
Id de Web of Science
WOS:000426974300017
Título de la cita (Recomendado-único)
Distal root curvatures in mandibular molars: analysis using digital panoramic X-rays
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Artículo original
Versión del recurso (Recomendado-único)
version publicada
Editorial
VIA MEDICA
Revista/Libro
FOLIA MORPHOLOGICA
Categoría WOS
Anatomía y Morfología
ISSN
0015-5659
Idioma
en
Referencia del Financiador (Mandatado si es aplicable-repetible)
UFRO DI
Descripción
Financial support (partially) by the Office of Research, Universidad de La Frontera.
Formato
pdf
Tipo de ruta
dorada#verde
Access Rights
acceso abierto
Derechos de acceso
acceso abierto
License
CC BY-NC-ND 4.1
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