Occurrence of Radix Entomolaris in mandibular first molar

Abstract

Background: The present study aimed to report occurrence of radix entomolaris in mandibular first molar. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted on 428 mandibular first molar in 280 patients. The incidence of RE and comparison of the occurrence between males and females and between the right and left sides of the mandible were recorded. Results: Out of 210 molars in males, 10 (4.76%) had and out of 218 molars in females, 8 (3.66%) had Radix Entomolaris. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 12 Radix Entomolaris were seen in 238 left molars and 6 were seen in 190 right molars. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that Radix Entomolaris was commonly seen in males. Left side exhibited more Radix Entomolaris as compared to right side.