Open AccessAn In-Vivo Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of Maxillary First Permanent Molars in an Indian Population
Author(s) -
Ajinkya M. Pawar,
Bhagyashree Thakur,
Ricardo Machado,
Sang W. Kwak,
HyeonCheol Kim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_782_19
Subject(s) - cone beam computed tomography , molar , dentistry , medicine , root canal , orthodontics , dental arch , population , endodontics , computed tomography , surgery , environmental health
The root and canal morphology of maxillary first permanent molars (MFPMs) is a very widely studied issue in endodontics. However, only one study has been conducted to date on this issue using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in India, and the sample consisted of extracted teeth.