Frequency of Middle Mesial Canal in Mandibular Molars: Middle Mesial Canal in Mandibular Molars

Ahmed Mukhtar Chema; Sumaira Nasir; Munawar Hussain; Afsheen Riaz; Muhammad Hasnain Atta; Amira Shahid

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i08.1823

Authors

Ahmed Mukhtar Chema Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Shahida Islam Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Sumaira Nasir Department of Periodontology, Shahida Islam Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Munawar Hussain Department of Oral Biology, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Afsheen Riaz Department of Science of Dental Materials, Shahida Islam Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Muhammad Hasnain Atta Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nishter Institute of Dentistry, Multan, Pakistan
Amira Shahid Department of Operative Dentistry, Madinah Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i08.1823

Keywords:

Mandibular Molars, Middle Mesial Canal, Endodontic Treatment, Dental Radiography

Abstract

Being the most difficult to detect unusual canal in mandibular molars, creating greater anatomical complexity and thereby variability, it is important that careful investigation aids in successful endodontic treatments. Objective: To evaluate the incidence and features of MMC in mandibular molars; to study demographic parameters and dental factors that may have an effect on its detection. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed at Shahida Islam Medical College (SIMC), Lodhran from September 2023 to March 2024, and contained a total of 148 patients. Data was assessed for the presence of MMC in first, second and third mandibular molars. Two expert dental radiologists evaluated the results of the X-ray films. Results: The prevalence of MMC was 18%, with complete and partial compartments seen in more than half the patients (77%). It was shown that MMCs were most commonly observed in 51-65 age group (21.28%); however, there were non-significant differences based on patient's age and gender or tooth type and position accompanying OAC site. Conclusions: In present study, MMC was noted in 18% patients. Statistically insignificant demographic or dental predictors for MMC were identified

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