Abstract
Objectives
This study aims to explore the correlation between radicular grooves and root canal types by quantitatively detecting the radicular groove of mandibular first premolars using micro-computed tomography.
Materials and methods
A total of 127 mandibular first premolars were scanned by micro-computed tomography, and 52 teeth with radicular grooves were identified. Details of root canal type and groove length, depth, and location were analyzed from three-dimensional images.
Results
A total of 40.9 % (52/127) of teeth had radicular grooves. Most of the grooves (69.5 %) were located on the mesial surface of the root. The prevalence of radicular grooves in single canals (17.4 %; 15/86) was lower than that in multiple and complex canals (90.2 %; 37/41); this difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). The mean length and depth of radicular groove in type V (7.7 ± 2.16 and 0.87 ± 0.39 mm, respectively) and other types of canals (6.91 ± 2.67 and 0.63 ± 0.27 mm, respectively) were significantly longer and deeper than type I canals (6.06 ± 2.12 and 0.43 ± 0.14 mm, respectively).
Conclusions
Multiple and complex canals had a higher incidence of radicular grooves and more complicated root morphology than single and simple canals. Therefore, the anatomy of radicular grooves may influence root canal morphology.
Clinical relevance
The existence of a radicular groove is closely related to root anatomy and root canal morphology. Anatomical complexity increases the difficulty of root canal treatment and periodontal therapy; therefore, the current data may provide clinicians with a more thorough understanding of the relationship between radicular grooves and root canal morphology.
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Junhong Chen and Xiangjie Li contributed equally to this work as co-first authors.
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Chen, J., Li, X., Su, Y. et al. A micro-computed tomography study of the relationship between radicular grooves and root canal morphology in mandibular first premolars. Clin Oral Invest 19, 329–334 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-014-1242-1
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