Microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) analysis of apical mandibular premolar in relation to clinical sign presentation: An in vitro study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Variations in anatomic apex and apical foramina of root canals are common in different teeth types. The sophisticated 3D micro-CT aids researchers in investigating the apical morphology, such as the apical foramen (AF) and constriction (AC).

Objectives

To measure the length between the foramen and the apex and the physiological length to the apex, in lower premolar teeth. Furthermore, a measurement was conducted on the average length from the foramen to the apex of the lower premolar teeth with respect to the presence of clinical and non-clinical signs.

Methods

A total of 80 lower premolar teeth were selected based on the inclusion criteria. All samples were scanned using micro-CT ZEISS X-Radia (17 µm), and the datasets were analysed. The root canal AF an

SUBMITTER: Nurulaqmar Iwani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874801 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature