Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular First Premolars of Bangladeshi Population

Authors

  • Mohammad Aminul Islam FCPS trainee Dept. of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, BSMMU, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Tasnim Wakia FCPS trainee Dept. of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, BSMMU, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Md Shamsul Alam Chairman, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, BSMMU, Shahbag, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v2i2.15481

Keywords:

Root canal morphology, Mandibular first premolar tooth

Abstract

Background: The presence of a single root canal in mandibular first premolar cannot be assumed always. The variability in canal morpholohy of root canal includes the number & shape of the canal as well as pathways of the canals.

Methods: In this study, 100 mandibular first premolar teeth were evaluated by clearing technique. Collected teeth were cleaned and merged with 5.25% NaOCl for 48 hours. Then the teeth were decalcified with 5% nitric acid for 72 hours followed by dehydrated sequentially with 80-100% alcohol. After dehydration, Indian Ink was injected into the canal through the previously prepared access cavity. Finally the teeth were made transperent by 98% methylsalicylate and examined.

Results: Out of 100 mandibular first premolar teeth, 89 were single rooted, 10 with double rooted and only 1 was triple. On evaluation of canal configuration according to Weine classification, mandibular first premolars had 64% type I, 5% type II, 22% type III and 9% type IV. Apical delta was found incase of 8% mandibular first premolar tooth.

Conclusion: Based on this study, mandibular first premolar teeth of Bangladeshi population have multiple roots and canals and variable canal configurations.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v2i2.15481

Update Dent. Coll. j: 2012; 2 (2): 03-07

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Published

2013-06-28

How to Cite

Islam, M. A., Wakia, T., & Alam, M. S. (2013). Root Canal Morphology of Mandibular First Premolars of Bangladeshi Population. Update Dental College Journal, 2(2), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v2i2.15481

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2012)

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