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Curved dental root

MedGen UID:
1841586
•Concept ID:
C5826851
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Dental roots curved
 
HPO: HP:4000104

Definition

A root of a tooth that is more rounded than normal. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVCurved dental root

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Investigation of the effectiveness of CBCT and gray scale values in the differential diagnosis of apical cysts and granulomas.
Etöz M, Amuk M, Avcı F, Yabacı A
Oral Radiol 2021 Jan;37(1):109-117. Epub 2020 Jul 1 doi: 10.1007/s11282-020-00459-6. PMID: 32613300
Lubrication during root canal treatment.
Chandler N, Chellappa D
Aust Endod J 2019 Apr;45(1):106-110. Epub 2018 Aug 13 doi: 10.1111/aej.12282. PMID: 30105836
Fracture of nickel titanium rotary instrument during root canal treatment and re-treatment: a 5-year retrospective study.
Alfouzan K, Jamleh A
Int Endod J 2018 Feb;51(2):157-163. Epub 2017 Sep 4 doi: 10.1111/iej.12826. PMID: 28796346

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Efficiency and complications in root canal retreatment using nickel titanium rotary file with continuous rotation, reciprocating, or adaptive motion in curved root canals: a laboratory investigation.
Tantiwanichpun B, Kulvitit S
BMC Oral Health 2023 Nov 16;23(1):871. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-03610-x. PMID: 37974131Free PMC Article
Evaluation of shaping ability of different glide path instruments: a micro-computed tomography study.
Yeniçeri Özata M, Falakaloğlu S, Keleş A, Adıgüzel Ö, Gündoğar M
BMC Oral Health 2023 Oct 24;23(1):780. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-03529-3. PMID: 37875946Free PMC Article
Evaluation of apical extrusion of debris and centering ability in different nickel-titanium files during curved root canal preparation.
Yu D, Guo L, Gao J, Liu J, Yang D
BMC Oral Health 2023 Jun 15;23(1):395. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-03070-3. PMID: 37322508Free PMC Article
Retreatment of XP-endo Shaper and R-Endo files in curved root canals.
Hassan HY, Hadhoud FM, Mandorah A
BMC Oral Health 2023 Jan 24;23(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-02735-3. PMID: 36694152Free PMC Article
Assessing the prevalence of S-shaped root canal and associated genes in humans.
Küchler EC, Stroparo JLO, Matsumoto MN, Scariot R, Perin CP, Roskamp L, Menezes-Oliveira MAH, Proff P, Kirschneck C, Baratto-Filho F
Ann Anat 2022 Oct;244:151977. Epub 2022 Jul 2 doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2022.151977. PMID: 35787440

Diagnosis

Investigation of the effectiveness of CBCT and gray scale values in the differential diagnosis of apical cysts and granulomas.
Etöz M, Amuk M, Avcı F, Yabacı A
Oral Radiol 2021 Jan;37(1):109-117. Epub 2020 Jul 1 doi: 10.1007/s11282-020-00459-6. PMID: 32613300
Comparison of panoramic radiography and CBCT to identify maxillary posterior roots invading the maxillary sinus.
Lopes LJ, Gamba TO, Bertinato JV, Freitas DQ
Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2016;45(6):20160043. Epub 2016 Jun 8 doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20160043. PMID: 27268417Free PMC Article
Possibilities and limits of imaging endodontic structures with CBCT.
Weber MT, Stratz N, Fleiner J, Schulze D, Hannig C
Swiss Dent J 2015;125(3):293-311. PMID: 26168687
Identification of dental root canals and their medial line from micro-CT and cone-beam CT records.
Benyó B
Biomed Eng Online 2012 Oct 29;11:81. doi: 10.1186/1475-925X-11-81. PMID: 23107190Free PMC Article
Method for determination of root curvature radius using cone-beam computed tomography images.
Estrela C, Bueno MR, Sousa-Neto MD, Pécora JD
Braz Dent J 2008;19(2):114-8. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402008000200005. PMID: 18568224

Therapy

Efficiency and complications in root canal retreatment using nickel titanium rotary file with continuous rotation, reciprocating, or adaptive motion in curved root canals: a laboratory investigation.
Tantiwanichpun B, Kulvitit S
BMC Oral Health 2023 Nov 16;23(1):871. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-03610-x. PMID: 37974131Free PMC Article
Retreatment of XP-endo Shaper and R-Endo files in curved root canals.
Hassan HY, Hadhoud FM, Mandorah A
BMC Oral Health 2023 Jan 24;23(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-02735-3. PMID: 36694152Free PMC Article
Micro-computed tomography assessment of dentinal microcracks after the preparation of curved root canals with rotary and reciprocal systems.
Shantiaee Y, Zandi B, Shojaeian S, Mortezapour N, Soltaninejad F
Dent Med Probl 2021 Oct-Dec;58(4):515-523. doi: 10.17219/dmp/134149. PMID: 34994116
Impact of nickel-titanium instrumentation of the root canal on clinical outcomes: a focused review.
Schäfer E, Bürklein S
Odontology 2012 Jul;100(2):130-6. Epub 2012 Apr 22 doi: 10.1007/s10266-012-0066-1. PMID: 22527909
Passive ultrasonic irrigation of the root canal: a review of the literature.
van der Sluis LW, Versluis M, Wu MK, Wesselink PR
Int Endod J 2007 Jun;40(6):415-26. Epub 2007 Apr 17 doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2007.01243.x. PMID: 17442017

Prognosis

Ex vivo shaping ability of reciprocating instruments operated by new users: Reciproc versus WaveOne.
Lam MSH, Chang JWW, Cheung GSP
Clin Oral Investig 2021 May;25(5):2791-2799. Epub 2020 Oct 9 doi: 10.1007/s00784-020-03593-x. PMID: 33033922
An uncommon type of segmental root development after revitalization.
Jiang X, Liu H
Int Endod J 2020 Dec;53(12):1728-1741. Epub 2020 Sep 11 doi: 10.1111/iej.13387. PMID: 32781478
Nickel-titanium instruments in endodontics: a concise review of the state of the art.
Gavini G, Santos MD, Caldeira CL, Machado MEL, Freire LG, Iglecias EF, Peters OA, Candeiro GTM
Braz Oral Res 2018 Oct 18;32(suppl 1):e67. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2018.vol32.0067. PMID: 30365608
Contemporary Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System.
Tomson PL, Simon SR
Prim Dent J 2016 May 1;5(2):46-53. doi: 10.1308/205016816819304196. PMID: 28826433
Comparison of panoramic radiography and CBCT to identify maxillary posterior roots invading the maxillary sinus.
Lopes LJ, Gamba TO, Bertinato JV, Freitas DQ
Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2016;45(6):20160043. Epub 2016 Jun 8 doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20160043. PMID: 27268417Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Efficiency and complications in root canal retreatment using nickel titanium rotary file with continuous rotation, reciprocating, or adaptive motion in curved root canals: a laboratory investigation.
Tantiwanichpun B, Kulvitit S
BMC Oral Health 2023 Nov 16;23(1):871. doi: 10.1186/s12903-023-03610-x. PMID: 37974131Free PMC Article
Assessing the prevalence of S-shaped root canal and associated genes in humans.
Küchler EC, Stroparo JLO, Matsumoto MN, Scariot R, Perin CP, Roskamp L, Menezes-Oliveira MAH, Proff P, Kirschneck C, Baratto-Filho F
Ann Anat 2022 Oct;244:151977. Epub 2022 Jul 2 doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2022.151977. PMID: 35787440
Delayed Soft Tissue Changes after Clockwise Rotation of the Maxillo-Mandibular Complex.
Kwon JJ, Kang YH, Hwang DS
J Craniofac Surg 2022 Oct 1;33(7):2041-2044. Epub 2022 Feb 3 doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008501. PMID: 35119414
Nickel-titanium instruments in endodontics: a concise review of the state of the art.
Gavini G, Santos MD, Caldeira CL, Machado MEL, Freire LG, Iglecias EF, Peters OA, Candeiro GTM
Braz Oral Res 2018 Oct 18;32(suppl 1):e67. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2018.vol32.0067. PMID: 30365608
Contemporary Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System.
Tomson PL, Simon SR
Prim Dent J 2016 May 1;5(2):46-53. doi: 10.1308/205016816819304196. PMID: 28826433

Recent systematic reviews

Comparative Efficacy of Different Irrigant Activation Techniques for Irrigant Delivery Up to the Working Length of Mature Permanent Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Kumar RS, Ankola A, Peerzade M, Sankeshwari R, Hampiholi V, Pai Khot A, Shah MA
Eur Endod J 2023 Jan;8(1):1-19. doi: 10.14744/eej.2022.87587. PMID: 36748449Free PMC Article

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