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New Proposal for Classifying Root and Root Canal Morphology

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Understanding the anatomy of roots and root canals is fundamental for successful root canal treatment and endodontic surgery. There are numerous reports on anatomical variations of teeth, and several classifications of canal configurations have been proposed. Recently, improved nondestructive digital imaging systems and the use of magnification in clinical practice have further highlighted the complexities of root canal anatomy. This chapter reviews the existing classifications of root and root canal morphology and introduces a new, accurate, simple, and reliable system for research, clinical, and training purposes.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Hany M. A. Ahmed B.D.S., H.D.D., Ph.D.

  2. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil

    Marco A. Versiani D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.

  3. School of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil

    Gustavo De-Deus D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.

  4. School of Dentistry, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

    Paul M. H. Dummer D.D.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

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    Marco A. Versiani

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    Bettina Basrani

  3. University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

    Manoel D. Sousa-Neto

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Ahmed, H.M.A., Versiani, M.A., De-Deus, G., Dummer, P.M.H. (2019). New Proposal for Classifying Root and Root Canal Morphology. In: Versiani, M., Basrani, B., Sousa-Neto, M. (eds) The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73444-6_4

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