An In-Vivo Study to Validate the Internal Anatomic Findings, obscured by Unaided Eye suggesting Presence of Extra Canal in Mesio Buccal Root of Maxillary First Molar with Various Magnification Aides: An Original Research Study
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Abstract
Aim: To validate the internal anatomic Findings, obscured by unaided eye suggesting presence of extra canal in mesio buccal root of maxillary first molar with various magnification aides.
Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients were selected for the study and prior informed consent was obtained from all patients. The presence of MB2 canal in maxillary first molar was observed using radiographic, visual, magnification diagnostic aids. Digital radiograph of the maxillary first molar with the bisecting angle technique was taken. Another radiograph with the mesial and distal angulation was taken. After achieving adequate anaesthesia and rubber dam isolation, tooth was accessed with sterile Endo access bur Rubber dam was applied. Access cavity preparation was initiated with round bur BR 41(Mani). Pulp tissue was debrided with the help of endodontic excavator. Access cavity was irrigated using sodium hypochlorite 3%. The pulp chamber was then dried and dentinal map was followed to locate the root canal orifice.
Results: In this research, we utilized SPSS software for our statistical analysis. Total 60 teeth were first detected by unaided eyes, out of 60 teeth MB2 canal was detected only in 10 teeth by unaided eye. The remaining 50 teeth were detected by surgical loupes method, in that out of 50 teeth, MB2 canal was detected in only in 22 teeth. Remaining 28 teeth were detected by dental operating microscope, in that out of 28 teeth, MB2 canal was detected in 26 teeth. In 2 teeth MB2canal was not detected by any methods. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis with the consult of a statistician. The data so obtained was compiled systematically.
Conclusion: Our study concluded that the adjunctive use of the higher magnification increases the ability to locate MB2 canal in maxillary molars.