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- Title
Frequency of Second Mesiobuccal Canal in Permanent Maxillary First Molars Among Tirupathi Population: A Retrospective Study.
- Authors
Sahiti, J. Sai; N., Vamsee Krishna; Prasad, S. Datta; Kumar, C. Sunil; Kumar, S. Sunil; Suma, R. Bharathi
- Abstract
Introduction: The success or failure of the root canal treatment depends on proper bio-mechanical preparation and obturation. However, a missed canal might be the foremost reason for failure of a tooth that seems to be properly treated. The canal that is often missed without much attention is second mesio-buccal canal of maxillary molars. Purpose: To investigate the incidence of MB2 canals in Maxillary first molars among Tirupathi population. Material and Methods: A survey was carried out in Tirupathi and data was obtained from the dental practitioners and from our dental college for the past one year. Results: Out of 6945 maxillary first molars a total of 2534 MB2 canals were located and filled. A high statistically significant difference (p<0.0001) in the occurrence of MB2 canals in males compared to females and left maxillary first molars comparative to the right molars was observed. Conclusion: The percentage of MB2 canals in maxillary first molar derived in the present study was 36.49%.
- Subjects
MOLARS; ROOT canal treatment; DENTAL schools; RETROSPECTIVE studies
- Publication
JK Science, 2020, Vol 22, Issue 4, p198
- ISSN
0972-1177
- Publication type
Article