Introduction: A thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the root canals is one of the important factor for a successful root canal treatment. The same can be known easily through 3D imaging. A CBCT of the concerned tooth will give the dentist exact knowledge of the root canal anatomy and may subsequently reduce the number of root canal failures. Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of more than one canal in mandibular anterior teeth with the help of CBCT scans. Materials and Method: 616 permanent mandibular anterior teeth, were evaluated on CBCT scans for the varied morphology of the root canals. Result: 25.48% of mandibular anteriors had more than 1 canal. Higher prevalence of two canals was found in males as compared to females. Most of the teeth had Type I configuration followed by Type II and Type IV. Conclusion: Mandibular anterior teeth show a large amount of variation in root canal anatomy. The CBCT’s help us understand the morphology better by giving us insight into a third dimension. Our study stresses on the importance of taking a CBCT in cases of root canal treatment to reduce the number of root canal failures.
