Furcation area and root proximity of molars as a risk indicator of periodontitis: a cone‑beam computed tomography-based study

Objectives This study assessed the root proximity in molars and the furcation area (FA) in the first root separation point (RSP) using cone‑beam computed tomography (CBCT) and evaluated the association between the furcation area of molars and periodontal status of the patients. Methods A total of 264 molar teeth in 66 participants were included in the study. The control group consisted of 110 molar teeth of participants, and 154 molar teeth were included in periodontitis group, which consisted of only stage II and III periodontitis patients. FA, RSP, and root proximities were measured in axial slices, and bone resorption rates were measured in sagittal slices. Results Both maxillary and mandibular molar groups had significantly less FA in periodontitis group than in controls ( p