Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Study on Gender Difference and Root Canal Morphology in Mandibular Premolars

Sukriti Paul; Ankita Gupta; Ranu S Ingole; Yogesh S Ingole; Seema B Vaidya; Pranav V Manek; Sugandha Arya

doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_248_24

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Study on Gender Difference and Root Canal Morphology in Mandibular Premolars

J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Jul;16(Suppl 3):S2321-S2323. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_248_24. Epub 2024 May 29.

Authors

Sukriti Paul¹, Ankita Gupta², Ranu S Ingole³, Yogesh S Ingole⁴, Seema B Vaidya⁵, Pranav V Manek⁶, Sugandha Arya⁷

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vyas Dental College and Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
² Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Bankey Bihari Dental College and Research Centre, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
³ Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
⁴ Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
⁵ Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dr. R R Kambe Dental College and Hospital, Akola, Maharashtra, India.
⁶ Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pacific Dental College and Research Centre Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
⁷ Department of Oral Medicine Radiology, RR Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Abstract

Introduction: The study examined mandibular premolars' root and canal distribution across genders and sides.

Materials and methods: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging of mandibular premolars was performed using SINORA ORTHOPHOS XG 3D, with specific parameters set.

Results: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging of 100 participants revealed mostly single-rooted premolars, with slight variations, notably among females. Mandibular first premolars predominantly had single canals and roots, with a higher occurrence of two canals in females. Statistical analysis showed no significant gender- or side-based differences in root distribution. The findings underscore gender-specific variations in premolar morphology, highlighting the importance of tailored treatment planning, especially for the left side.

Conclusion: While CBCT proves valuable, further research is needed to optimize its utility in endodontic decision-making.

Keywords: Anatomical variations; cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT); gender differences; root canal morphology.