Análisis de la morfología del conducto radicular y geometría del foramen fisiológico de incisivos mandibulares con tomografía computarizada de haz cónico.

Abstract

Introduction: This study was based on the analysis of the morphology and geometry of the physiological foramen of the lower incisors in order to perform a good conformation and disinfection of the canal. Methodology: 67 lower incisors extracted from private clinics in Guayaquil underwent root canal analysis according to Vertucci's classification, physiologic foramen geometry, foramen location, and major and minor diameters using CBCT as a diagnostic tool. Results: The most common configuration according to Vertucci's classification was type I in the lower incisors with 93%. The geometry of the physiological foramen with the highest prevalence was round with 70%, but 1mm from it an oval geometry could be observed in 54%. It was observed that in 60% the lower incisors have the exit of the foramen at the central level. Conclusion: The results of this study provide us with information from the population of Guayaquil, which shows us that the lower incisors present their round-shaped physiological foramen more frequently and thus be able to do better prior treatment planning.