Seybold Report ISSN: 1533-9211
Akshaya. K1 , S. Delphine Priscilla Antony 2
Vol 17, No 11 ( 2022 ) | Licensing: CC 4.0 | Pg no: 2544-2555 | Published on: 14-11-2022
Abstract
Background: Mandibular molars can have a supplementary root located lingually called the
radix entomolaris or buccally, the radix paramolaris. If present, a complete awareness and
understanding of this infrequent root and its canal morphology can contribute to the successful
outcome of the endodontic treatment.
Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse the association between age and gender with the
prevalence of RCT in radix entomolaris.
Materials and Methods: All the cases reported for RCT of mandibular molars between the
month of June 2019 to March 2021 were considered for this study. Data of patients who
underwent RCT in radix entomolaris were retrieved and reviewed. The age and gender
associated with the prevalence of endodontic therapy done in radix entomolaris were analyzed,
tabulated and were subjected to statistical analysis using chi square test in SPSS version 23.0.
by IBM.
Results: From the statistical analysis, it can be documented that the prevalence of RCT in radix
was 0.8%, commonly done in patients of age 15 to 30 years (69.2%), usually encountered in
females (57.6%) and commonly seen in mandibular first molars (96%).
Conclusion: Radix entomolaris had female predilection, predominantly between the age group
of 15 to 30 years, primarily reported in mandibular first molars.
Keywords:
Endodontic therapy;Anatomical variant; Additional root; Radix entomolaris