Critical analysis of a new system to classify root and canal morphology — A systematic review

Ahmed, Hany Mohamed Aly, Rossi‐Fedele, Giampiero and Dummer, Paul Michael Howell ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0726-7467 2023. Critical analysis of a new system to classify root and canal morphology — A systematic review. Australian Endodontic Journal 49 (3) , pp. 750-768. 10.1111/aej.12780

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Abstract

A novel system to classify root and canal morphology was recently introduced (Ahmed et al. 2017). This systematic review aimed to answer the following research question: Does the Ahmed et al. system provide a more accurate and practical classification of root and canal anatomy compared to other classifications? A literature search was conducted in Google Scholar, Scopus and Wiley Online Library to identify the citation counts for the article entitled ‘A new system for classifying root and root canal morphology; doi.org/10.1111/iej.12685’. After removal of duplicates and unrelated articles, 15 studies were included and analysed. All studies compared the Ahmed et al. system with the Vertucci classification. Results revealed that both systems were able to classify simple canal configurations in single‐rooted anterior and premolar teeth, disto‐buccal and palatal roots of maxillary molars. However, the Ahmed et al. system provided more accurate and comprehensive categorisations of single‐rooted teeth with complex canal anatomy, multi‐rooted maxillary and mandibular premolars and the mesio‐buccal root of maxillary molars. Further evidence on the utility of the Ahmed et al. system is required using other diagnostic devices especially in molars.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Dentistry
Additional Information:	License information from Publisher: LICENSE 1: URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Publisher:	Wiley
ISSN:	1329-1947
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	11 September 2023
Date of Acceptance:	8 July 2023
Last Modified:	17 Jan 2024 13:19
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/162380

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