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Uncovering the Enigma of the C-shaped Root Canal Morphology

Authors: Burse, Ankita; Mahapatra, Joyeeta; Reche, Amit; Awghad, Srushti S;

Uncovering the Enigma of the C-shaped Root Canal Morphology

Abstract

A C-shaped canal describes an anatomical configuration of a tooth's root canal that resembles the alphabet C when viewed occlusally in a prepared access cavity. In the second molar of the maxillary arch, the root canals unite into a single, continuous, extensive root canal morphology to form a C-shaped canal. The natural crevices found in tooth roots where blood vessels and nerves are housed are called root canals. The frequently referred etiology resulting in the development of the C-shaped canal arrangement is the inability of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath to undergo fusion. The occurrence of the C-shaped canal anatomic variation varies among populations, with the majority of cases occurring in mandibular second molars. C-shaped canals pose several challenges in endodontic treatment such as in their diagnosis, biomechanical preparation, debridement, and obturation. Nevertheless, the desired result can be achieved with relative ease if one has a solid grasp of the different root canal configurations and uses the relevant clinical expertise. Therefore, three-dimensional radiography is utilized to help identify and negotiate C-shaped canals by enabling three-dimensional reconstruction of the root canal system. Efficient C-shaped canal configuration treatment may be attained using hand-driven and rotary instruments assisted by sonic or ultrasonic hand-pieces. Four alternative gutta-percha filling methods are used in C-shaped canals: core-carrier, ultrasonic compaction, cold lateral compaction, and single cone with injectable gutta-percha. The core-carrier technique is the most efficient obturation technique in the C-shaped canal. Calcium silicate materials (CSMs) are also used for the obturation of C-shaped canals. The most frequently used CSMs are mineral trioxide aggregate and biodentine.

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