Characterization of the root and canal anatomy of maxillary premolar teeth in an Iraqi subpopulation: A cone beam computed tomography study

Aljawhar, Abdullah Mohammed and Ibrahim, Norliza and Abdul Aziz, Azwatee and Ahmed, Hany Mohamed Aly and Azami, Noor Hayati (2024) Characterization of the root and canal anatomy of maxillary premolar teeth in an Iraqi subpopulation: A cone beam computed tomography study. Odontology, 112 (2). pp. 501-511. ISSN 1618-1247, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10266-023-00870-5.

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Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the number of roots and root canal morphology types of maxillary premolars in relation to a patient's gender and age in an Iraqi population using two classification systems. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of 1116 maxillary premolars from 385 patients were evaluated for the number of roots and root canal morphology types according to Vertucci's classification and Ahmed et al. classification systems. Differences in the number of roots and root canal morphology types with regard to tooth type, patients' gender and age groups were evaluated and the degree of bilateral symmetry was determined. Chi-squared test was used for statistical analysis. About 51.1% of the 1st premolars were double rooted. The majority (87.9%) of the 2nd premolars were single rooted. The three-rooted form presented in only 1.2% and 0.7% of the 1st and 2nd premolars, respectively. Vertucci Type IV (Ahmed et al. code 2MaxP B1P1) and Vertucci Type I (Ahmed et al. code 1MaxP1) were the most common canal morphology types in the 1st and 2nd premolars, respectively. Females showed a lower number of roots and a higher prevalence of Vertucci Type I configuration (P < 0.05). Younger age groups showed a higher prevalence of Vertucci Type I configuration (P < 0.05). Bilateral symmetry was seen in more than half of the maxillary premolars. There is a considerable variation in the number of roots and root canal configurations of maxillary premolars in the studied Iraqi population, with a significant difference by gender and age groups. Ahmed et al. classification provided more accurate presentation of the root and canal anatomy in maxillary premolars compared to Vertucci's classification.

Item Type: Article
Funders: College of Dentistry, University of Basrah, Universiti Malaya [Grant no. UMG002E-2022]
Uncontrolled Keywords: Cone beam computed tomography; Endodontics; Maxillary premolars; Root anatomy; Root canal morphology
Subjects: R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Divisions: Faculty of Dentistry > Department of Restorative Dentistry
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 22 Jul 2024 08:33
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2024 08:33
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/45979

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