Prevalence of Radix Entomolaris in population of Central region of Nepal: A radiographic study

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Author Details : Deepanshu Garg, Deepika Kapoor

Volume : 3, Issue : 2, Year : 2017

Article Page : 44-46

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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to see the prevalence of Radix Entomolaris in population of Central region of Nepal using radiographs.
Materials and Method: A total of 200 patients were included in the study and digital radiographs(RVG) were taken for their mandibular 1^st permanent molars bilaterally. These radiographs were evaluated for presence of radix entomolaris and its correlation between the genders and between right and left side.
Results: The overall prevalence of individuals with radix entomolaris was 12%. The prevalence of teeth with radix entomolaris for total number of teeth was 7.5%. The incidence of radix entomolaris on left side was 10% whereas on right side was 5%. The incidence was 75% for unilateral whereas 25% for bilateral.
Conclusion: So, practicing dentists especially endodontists should be well aware of the fact that there is high prevalence of radix entomolaris in mandibular 1^st permanent molars before starting RCT.

Keywords: Radix entomolaris, Prevalence, Digital radiograph, RCT

How to cite : Garg D, Kapoor D, Prevalence of Radix Entomolaris in population of Central region of Nepal: A radiographic study. IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging 2017;3(2):44-46

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