Root and Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary Premolars in a selected sample of Egyptian Population: An Anatomical and Anthropological Study
Mohamed Kamel, S., Al Moghazy, H., Kamal, M., Loui, K., Aysar, M., Fayed, S. (2025). Root and Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary Premolars in a selected sample of Egyptian Population: An Anatomical and Anthropological Study. EKB Journal Management System, 4(2), 10-16. doi: 10.21608/msadj.2025.368548.1049
Samah Mohamed Kamel; Hinar Hani Al Moghazy; Mohamed Kamal; Karam Loui; Mohamed Aysar; Sherif Fayed. "Root and Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary Premolars in a selected sample of Egyptian Population: An Anatomical and Anthropological Study". EKB Journal Management System, 4, 2, 2025, 10-16. doi: 10.21608/msadj.2025.368548.1049
Mohamed Kamel, S., Al Moghazy, H., Kamal, M., Loui, K., Aysar, M., Fayed, S. (2025). 'Root and Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary Premolars in a selected sample of Egyptian Population: An Anatomical and Anthropological Study', EKB Journal Management System, 4(2), pp. 10-16. doi: 10.21608/msadj.2025.368548.1049
Mohamed Kamel, S., Al Moghazy, H., Kamal, M., Loui, K., Aysar, M., Fayed, S. Root and Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary Premolars in a selected sample of Egyptian Population: An Anatomical and Anthropological Study. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 4(2): 10-16. doi: 10.21608/msadj.2025.368548.1049

Root and Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Maxillary Premolars in a selected sample of Egyptian Population: An Anatomical and Anthropological Study

MSA Dental Journal
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2025, Page 10-16  XML PDF (529.52 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/msadj.2025.368548.1049
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Authors
Samah Mohamed Kamel email orcid 1; Hinar Hani Al Moghazyorcid 2; Mohamed Kamal3; Karam Loui4; Mohamed Aysar5; Sherif Fayed5
1Oral biology department MSA University
2Endodontics, Dentistry ,Modern Sciences and Arts University
3Endodontics, MSA university
4Restorative master student ,MSA university
5Restorative master student , MSA university
Abstract
Background:
Dental root and canal morphology vary significantly across populations, impacting endodontic therapy and anthropological studies. Understanding these variations is crucial for clinical success and population classification. This study assessed root and canal morphology in maxillary premolars (upper 4s and 5s) in an Egyptian population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Methods:
A total of 243 CBCT scans (121 upper first premolars and 122 upper second premolars) were analyzed. Root morphology was categorized by the number of roots (one or two), and canal configurations were classified using Vertucci’s classification (Types I-VIII). Statistical analysis, including chi-square and ANOVA tests, evaluated variations.
Results:
Upper first premolars predominantly had two roots (72.72%), while upper second premolars mostly had one root (65.50%). The most common canal configuration in upper first premolars was Type VI (84.2%), and in upper second premolars, it was Type I (79.87%). Other configurations included Type II (8.13% in first premolars, 6.7% in second premolars) and Type IV (13.4% in second premolars). Significant variations were observed (p = 0.0001).
Conclusions:
This study highlights significant variability in root and canal morphology of maxillary premolars in an Egyptian population. Upper first premolars commonly have two roots with Type VI canals, while upper second premolars typically have one root with Type I canals. These findings emphasize the importance of CBCT for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches in endodontics and anthropology.
Keywords
Maxillary premolars; root form; root canal form; CBCT; Vertucci classification
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