Proximity of the mandibular anterior root apices to the buccal bone surface: A cone-beam computed tomographic study

Isha Gupta; Neeta Shetty; Junaid Ahmed; Kundabala Mala; Srikant Natarajan; Neetha J Shetty

doi:10.4103/endo.endo_183_21

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Year : 2022 | Volume : 34 | Issue : 2 | Page : 91-95

Proximity of the mandibular anterior root apices to the buccal bone surface: A cone-beam computed tomographic study

Isha Gupta¹, Neeta Shetty¹, Junaid Ahmed², Kundabala Mala¹, Srikant Natarajan³, Neetha J Shetty⁴
¹ Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
² Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
³ Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
⁴ Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Neeta Shetty
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore. Affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
India

Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None

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DOI: 10.4103/endo.endo_183_21

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the distance from the buccal cortical bone surface to the root apex in the anterior mandibular teeth using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to correlate it to various associated factors (tooth type, gender, and age). Materials and Methods: CBCT images of mandibular anterior teeth from 120 patient records with a sample size of 360 teeth were analyzed. The distance from the buccal bone surface to root apex and 3 mm above the root apex in the sagittal view was reconstructed using the Romexis software version 3.2.1. Results: Distances from the buccal cortical bone surface to the apices of the root and 3 mm from the apex of the root were greater at the mandibular canine region than the central and lateral incisor (P < 0.001). The buccal bone was significantly thicker corresponding to the apices of the teeth compared to the region 3 mm from the apex (P < 0.001) The mean distance value from the cortical buccal bone surface to the lateral incisor apex (4.03 mm) was significant more among females (P = 0.006). Furthermore, the measured distance at the root apex and 3 mm above the of the root apex of the mandibular anterior roots were significantly more in patients below the age of 40 years (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The distance from the buccal bone's surface to the apex and 3 mm from the apex in the mandibular anterior region is significantly affected by the tooth type and patients' age. CBCT is a reliable tool for presurgical evaluation for both these parameters during endodontic surgeries and implant placement.

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