Arbab Zia-ur Rehman, Sheraz Alam, Ismail Alam, Kanwal Nazir Arbab, Mohammad Danial Khalid, Hooria Askar.
Incidence of C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars in patients visiting Rehman College of Dentistry, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan.
Isra Med J Jan ;15(2):70-3.

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate incidence of C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars using Cone Beam Computed Tomography. Study Design: Cross Sectional, Descriptive study. Place and Duration: This study was undertaken in Department of Radiology, Rehman College of Dentistry, Peshawar, from 15th June 2022 till 15th December 2022. Methodology: Cone Beam Computed Tomography scans of 60 patients of both genders between 18 and 60 years of age were studied for the presence of C-shaped canals in mandibular 2nd molars. Results were analyzed with the help of SPSS version 21. Chi-square was applied for comparison of male and female groups. Results: Cone Beam Computed Tomography scans of 60 patients of both genders between 18 and 60 years of age were studied for the presence of C-shaped canals in mandibular 2nd molars. Results were analyzed with the help of SPSS (version 21). Chi-square was applied for comparison of male and female groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Incidence of C-shaped canal is high in patients with mandibular 2nd molars. Endodontists need to be vigilant for the existence of C-shaped canals and proper imaging of these canals is essential for successful endodontic treatment.

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