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3D Visual Glossary of Terminology in Root and Root Canal Anatomy

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The study of dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion provides one of the basic components of the skills needed to practice all phases of dentistry. The first step in understanding dental anatomy is to learn the nomenclature and terminology used to describe or classify the material included in this subject. While terminology is an established basis for communication, anatomical terminology serves as a base for the description of the human body, not only for educational and forensic purposes but, above all, for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Therefore, definitions and explanations of terms used in descriptive root and root canal anatomy are the foundation for understanding the subject matter presented in the other chapters of this book. The purpose of this chapter is to use 3D high-resolution images to illustrate and define several terminologies associated with root canal anatomy.

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    Marco A. Versiani D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.

  2. Dental School of Lisbon, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

    Jorge N. R. Martins D.D.S., M.Sc.

  3. Endodontic Program, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Bettina Basrani D.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.

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Versiani, M.A., Martins, J.N.R., Basrani, B. (2019). 3D Visual Glossary of Terminology in Root and Root Canal Anatomy. In: Versiani, M., Basrani, B., Sousa-Neto, M. (eds) The Root Canal Anatomy in Permanent Dentition. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73444-6_15

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