Research Article

Variations in the Root Form and Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Mandibular First Molars in a Sri Lankan Population

Table 5

Level of convergence of the root canal.

Vertucci’s root canal type Mesial rootDistal root
Cervical 1/3Middle 1/3Apical 1/3Cervical 1/3Middle 1/3Apical 1/3

II 0 12 (20.7%) 46 (79.3%) 0 1 (5.6%) 17 (94.4%)
III 0 3 (7.9%)35 (92.1%)0 2 (5.4%)35 (94.6%)
VI 0 1 (100%)0 0 1 (100%)0
VII01 (100%)0