Original scientific paper

Accessory Root Canals in the Apex Third of Lower Permanent Incisors and Canines

Jasminka Pevalek ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Paris Simeon ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Jozo Šutalo ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

There is no successful endodontic therapy without an intimate knowledge of the root canal morphology. The objective of this study was to develop a technique utilizing computer image processing, which would allow three-dimensional imaging of root canals. The study included the preparation of samples, construction of a cutting-measuring device, sample resection, optical registration of cross sections and graphic computer-assisted sample reconstruction. The described method allowed a three-dimensional graphic reconstruction
of the experimental model. The rebuilt model could be transversally and longitudinally resected. The method may prove useful for external and internal study root morphology. With some midifications, it could be also used in other fields of dentistry.

Keywords

root canal morphology; computerized method

Hrčak ID:

99257

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/99257

Publication date:

15.12.1995.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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