Non-apical root canal ramifications in the teeth of dogs.
The roots of 130 extracted teeth were examined for non-apical ramifications from the main canal. Following decalcification and dehydration, the root canals were identified with an Indian ink gel. Secondary canals were found in 4 of the 130 teeth (2.4%), and stumps that may represent incomplete lateral canals were identified in two teeth. We conclude that non-apical root canal ramifications are much less common in dogs compared to humans.
Gioso
M A
MA
Department of Surgery, Veterinary School, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Knobl
T
T
Venturini
M A
MA
Correa
H L
HL
D000818:Animals; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003481:Cuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004285:Dogs / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology*