Prevalence Of Root Dilaceration in Permanent Incisors Among Chennai Population- A Retrospective Disease

Abstract

Introduction: A dental anomaly known as root dilaceration is defined as an abnormal curvature of the dental root which can cause complications in orthodontic, as well as problems during eruption.The main objective of this study is to determine the root dilaceration in permanent incisors among the Chennai population.Materialsandmethods: A total of 4960 teeth, which included 620 patients were examined. Each tooth was examined for root dilaceration, including the form (mild, moderate, or severe), root third, and root direction. A software (angle meter) was used to calculate the angle created by the root deviation in relation to the long tooth axis.Results: SPSS programv13.0 was used to perform an exploratory data analysis on the findings. The study sample had percent 2.12% (105 cases) of root dilaceration, with 53.84% female and 46.19% male patients, and the superior lateral incisor being the most affected tooth (80%). The mildest form of root dilaceration was the most common with 80% in the apical thirdand 84% towards the distal direction.Conclusion:Dilaceration is a relatively uncommon dental anomaly that affects all teeth. Recognizing the problem will make endodontic, orthodontic, and surgical care easier.