REVIEW ARTICLE
Year : 2014 | Volume
: 17 | Issue : 4 | Page : 312--319
C-shaped root canal configuration: A review of literature
Marina Fernandes1, Ida de Ataide1, Rahul Wagle2
1 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, India
2 Consulting Endodontist, Goa, India
Correspondence Address:
Marina Fernandes
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim - 403 202, Goa
India
The aim is to review and discuss the etiology, incidence, anatomic features, classification, diagnosis and management of the C-shaped canal configuration. C-shaped canal configuration is a variation that has a racial predilection and is commonly seen in mandibular second molars. The intricacies present in this variation of canal morphology can pose a challenge to the clinician during negotiation, debridement and obturation. Manual and electronic searches of literature were performed from 1979 to 2012, in Pub Med by crossing the keywords: C-shaped canals, mandibular second molar, mandibular first premolar, root canal morphology. Knowledge of the C-shaped canal configuration is essential to achieve success in endodontic therapy. Radiographic and clinical diagnoses can aid in identification and negotiation of the fan-shaped areas and intricacies of the C-shaped anatomy. Effective management of this anomalous canal configuration can be achieved with rotary and hand instrumentation assisted with sonics and ultrasonics. Modifications in the obturation techniques will ensure a 3-dimensional fill of the canal system and chamber retained restorations like amalgam or composites, serve as satisfactory post endodontic restorations.
How to cite this article:
Fernandes M, de Ataide I, Wagle R. C-shaped root canal configuration: A review of literature.J Conserv Dent 2014;17:312-319
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Fernandes M, de Ataide I, Wagle R. C-shaped root canal configuration: A review of literature. J Conserv Dent [serial online] 2014 [cited 2023 Mar 29 ];17:312-319
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