C-Shaped Root Canal System– A Review of Literature

Abstract

Proper diagnosis, treatment planning and thorough knowledge of the root canal system morphology and its possible variations are essential for the successful outcome of the endodontic treatment. The aim of this literature review is to describe the incidence of one of the possible variations of the root canal system anatomy – the C-shaped root canal configuration, when analyzed by CBCT. A review of related articles and studies was conducted in order to summarize the incidence and possible diagnostics of this variation. Knowledge of the C-shaped canal configuration is essential for proper management of cases. the frequency of the C-shaped root canal configuration. The not proper identification of this variation of the root canal system morphology can lead to poor preparation and obturation of the root canal. The identification of this variation using CBCT in vivo can significantly enhance the quality of the performed endodontic treatment and can decrease the risk of endodontic mishaps.