Table 3.

Frequency of correct diagnosis of the number and form of the root canals by CBCT according to root type in multi-rooted teeth

Tooth	Root type	Correct diagnosis
		Number of root canals	P -value*	Form of root canals	P -value *
Maxillary molars	Mesiobuccal	18 (90%)	0.76	13 (65%)	0.07
	Distobuccal	19 (95%)		18 (90%)
	Palatal	20 (100%)		20 (100%)
Mandibular molars	Mesial	18 (90%)	0.99	15 (75%)	0.48
	Distal	17 (89.5%)		17 (89.5%)

^* Fisher’s exact test