Original scientific paper

Endodontic system in root fusion of the second lower permanent molar

Jozo Šutalo ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivana Ciglar ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Tonči Staničić ; School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Macroscopic observation of anatomic root specificities in a randomized
sample of 957 extracted second lower permanent molars revealed the occurence of root fusion in 61 teeth. Root fusion was found to take place either on the buccal, lingual or buccotingual side, giving rise to corresponding alternations in the anatomic shape of the endodontic system, which may acquire a »C« like shape. Alternations in the shape, size and depth of pulp chamber as well as in the form and number of root canals thus, appear to be closely related to the degree of root fusion.

Keywords

endodontics; morphologic abnormalities

Hrčak ID:

105113

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/105113

Publication date:

15.6.1987.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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