Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The success of endodontic treatment relies on the knowledge of root canal anatomy and the ability to access, clean and fill the entire canal system. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the prevalence, position and canal arrangement of the MB2 (mesiobuccal 2) canal in 170 maxillary first molars. The MB2 canal was identified in 59.41% of the teeth, with Vertucci Type II arrangement being the most common (69.3%), followed by Type IV (30.7%). The average inter-canal distance between MB1 and MB2 was 1.84 ± 0.41 mm. Spatial analysis showed that the MB2 canal lies in close proximity to MB1, with no significant association between canal configuration and gender (p = 0.583). Thus, we show CBCT's value in detecting complex canal morphology and the need for population-based studies in diverse populations like India to improve endodontic predictability.
Source: Bioinformation
Institution: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7153828126