Morphometric study of the root anatomy in furcation area of mandibular first molars

• Main Authors: Andréa Marcia Marcaccini (Author), Ângela Pavanelo (Author), Andressa Vilas Boas Nogueira (Author), João Antonio Chaves de Souza (Author), Hélio Ferraz Porciúncula (Author), Joni Augusto Cirelli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Furcation involvement in periodontal disease has been a challenge for the dentist. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate root dimensions in the furcation area of 233 mandibular first molars. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Digital photomicrographs were used to obtain the following measurements o...