A Retrospective Analysis of the Most Frequently Root Canal Treated Tooth in Pediatric Patients Visiting a University Hospital In Chennai

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the most common permanent tooth which requires RCT in
patients below 18 years of age.
Materials and methods: A retrospective cross sectional study of 581 subjects to determine the most common
permanent tooth which requires RCT in patients below 18 years of age was carried out. The investigation
was done to relate the permanent tooth which requires an RCT to age and gender. Chi - square test was the
statistical test used for correlation in this study.
Results: Among the 581 subjects, 238 were males (41%) and 343 were females (59%); Age 6-10 years
(18.42%), Age 11-14 years (69.71%), Age 15-17 years (11.88%); Mandibular right first molar (25%); 11-
14 years most common age group (p=0.063) that underwent RCT; Higher number girls underwent RCT
(p=0.006).
Conclusion: Thus based on analysis it was found that permanent mandibular right first molar is the most
common permanent tooth which requires RCT in patients below 18 years of age and there is a female
predominance seen. Mandibular first molar was the most common permanent tooth that underwent RCT in
the study due to its high susceptibility to caries.
Clinical significance: This study serves as a beneficial tool for the identification of common permanent
teeth undergoing an RCT which in turn can lead to implementation of correct preventive strategies and
awareness among dentists as well as the general population.