Diagnosis, classification, and frequency of C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars in the Lebanese population

J Endod. 1999 Apr;25(4):268-71. doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(99)80157-5.

Abstract

C-shaped canals are mostly found in mandibular second molars. Studies have shown that frequency ranges from 2.7 to 31%. This study was undertaken to provide further knowledge of the distribution of such canal anatomy, by determining the frequency of C-shaped canals in a sample representing the Lebanese population. Ninety-four mandibular second molars with scheduled endodontic treatment were examined over a 1-yr period. Of the 94 treated molars, 18 exhibited C-shaped canals that would represent 19.1% of the sample. The geographical position of Lebanon could represent an explanation for this phenomenon.

MeSH terms

  • Arabs*
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / anatomy & histology*
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Lebanon
  • Mandible
  • Molar / anatomy & histology*
  • Radiography
  • Tooth Root / anatomy & histology*