Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohort

INTRODUCTION. Developmental anomalies like dens invaginatus (DI) and palatogingival groove (PGG) increase susceptibility to pulpal and periradicular diseases, complicating root canal treatment. Advanced imaging modalities such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) provide enhanced visualization, a...

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Main Authors: P. Mondal, K. Mistry, T. Paul, K. K. Saha, D. Das, S. Das
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Published: LLC "Endo Press" 2025-06-01
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author P. Mondal
K. Mistry
T. Paul
K. K. Saha
D. Das
S. Das
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description INTRODUCTION. Developmental anomalies like dens invaginatus (DI) and palatogingival groove (PGG) increase susceptibility to pulpal and periradicular diseases, complicating root canal treatment. Advanced imaging modalities such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) provide enhanced visualization, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. AIM. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of DI and associated PGG in maxillary anterior teeth among an Indian population. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 586 CBCT scans recorded for clinical purposes, of which 228 met the inclusion criteria. CBCT images were analyzed for DI and associated PGG using Oehler’s and Gu’s classifications. Data were statistically analyzed, with significance set at p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS. DI was observed in 33 teeth (2.41%), predominantly in lateral incisors (6.14%). Oehler’s Type I was the most common variant (78.8%). PGG was present in 8 teeth (24.24%), all of which classified as Gu’s Type I in the teeth where DI was detected. Unilateral involvement of DI (56.5%) was more frequent than bilateral involvement (43.5%). No significant gender differences were noted for DI or PGG prevalence. CONCLUSIONS. The prevalence of DI and associated PGG highlights the need for advanced diagnostic tools like CBCT to facilitate early detection and management. CBCT’s three-dimensional imaging capabilities are indispensable for diagnosing these anomalies and improving treatment outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-c9bb770c128e47b4a5a244462a6822962025-08-20T03:19:43ZrusLLC "Endo Press"Эндодонтия Today1683-29811726-72422025-06-0123217518110.36377/ET-00831147Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohortP. Mondal0K. Mistry1T. Paul2K. K. Saha3D. Das4S. Das5Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and HospitalDr. R. Ahmed Dental College and HospitalNorth Bengal Dental College and HospitalDr. R. Ahmed Dental College and HospitalHaldia Institute of Dental Sciences and ResearchRamakrishna Sarada Mission Matri Bhavan HospitalINTRODUCTION. Developmental anomalies like dens invaginatus (DI) and palatogingival groove (PGG) increase susceptibility to pulpal and periradicular diseases, complicating root canal treatment. Advanced imaging modalities such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) provide enhanced visualization, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. AIM. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of DI and associated PGG in maxillary anterior teeth among an Indian population. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 586 CBCT scans recorded for clinical purposes, of which 228 met the inclusion criteria. CBCT images were analyzed for DI and associated PGG using Oehler’s and Gu’s classifications. Data were statistically analyzed, with significance set at p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS. DI was observed in 33 teeth (2.41%), predominantly in lateral incisors (6.14%). Oehler’s Type I was the most common variant (78.8%). PGG was present in 8 teeth (24.24%), all of which classified as Gu’s Type I in the teeth where DI was detected. Unilateral involvement of DI (56.5%) was more frequent than bilateral involvement (43.5%). No significant gender differences were noted for DI or PGG prevalence. CONCLUSIONS. The prevalence of DI and associated PGG highlights the need for advanced diagnostic tools like CBCT to facilitate early detection and management. CBCT’s three-dimensional imaging capabilities are indispensable for diagnosing these anomalies and improving treatment outcomes.https://www.endodont.ru/jour/article/view/1468dens invaginatuspalatogingival groovecone-beam computed tomographyprevalenceindian populationoehler’s classificationgu’s classification
spellingShingle P. Mondal
K. Mistry
T. Paul
K. K. Saha
D. Das
S. Das
Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohort
Эндодонтия Today
dens invaginatus
palatogingival groove
cone-beam computed tomography
prevalence
indian population
oehler’s classification
gu’s classification
title Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohort
title_full Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohort
title_fullStr Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohort
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohort
title_short Prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective study on an Eastern Indian cohort
title_sort prevalence and morphological evaluation of dens invaginatus with associated palatogingival groove in maxillary anterior teeth using cone beam computed tomography a retrospective study on an eastern indian cohort
topic dens invaginatus
palatogingival groove
cone-beam computed tomography
prevalence
indian population
oehler’s classification
gu’s classification
url https://www.endodont.ru/jour/article/view/1468
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