Fozia Rajput1, Rafique Ahmed Memon2, Feroze Ali Kalhoro3, Naresh Kumar4
Volume 22, Issue 1 (January - March 2013)
Open Access
OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Dental-operating microscope (DOM) for detection of second mesiobuccal canal (MB-2) in extracted maxillary first and second molars compared with unaided vision.
METHODOLOGY:
One hundred extracted permanent maxillary first and second molars (50 each) were taken. The location of MB-2 canal was attempted using an endodontic explorer with naked eye. Teeth, in which MB-2 canal was failed to locate, were further explored under DOM. Finally, the mesiobuccal roots of each tooth were sectioned and observed at a magnification of 12X to confirm the actual presence of MB-2 canal. The results were analyzed by screening test.
RESULTS:
In maxillary first molars, 21 (42%) MB-2 canals were identified with naked eye, 9 with DOM making a total of 30 (60%), and additional 3 with sectioned roots under DOM bringing the total to 33 (66%). Whereas, in maxillary second molars total 10 (20%) MB-2 canals were identified with naked eye, while nine were identified with DOM bringing the total to 19 (38%), and additional 2 when observing the sectioned roots under DOM bringing the total to 21 (42%).
CONCLUSION:
The results of this study demonstrate that the adjunctive use of DOM may assist the dental clinician in locating the MB-2 canal orifice.
KEYWORDS:
Dental operating microscope, Magnification, Maxillary molars, Second mesiobuccal canal (MB-2).
How to CITE:
Rajput F, Memon RA, Kalhoro FA, Kumar N. Validity of Dental Operating Microscope on identification of MB2 Canal in Maxillary Molars. J Pak Dent Assoc 2013;22(1):23-26.