Table 5 Subgroup analysis of anatomical variations (Groove, taurodontism, and C-shaped Canal) based on voxel size and field of view (FOV).

From: Multinational cross-sectional study and meta-analysis on radicular grooves, C-shaped canals, and taurodontism in mandibular first premolars across 20 countries

Outcome

Subgroup

Prevalence

Heterogenity (I2)

Subgroup Difference

Groove

≤ 150 Voxel Size

0.22 [0.12, 0.33]

100%

P = 0.510

Groove

> 150 Voxel Size

0.20 [0.14, 0.27]

99%

Taurodontism

≤ 150 Voxel Size

0.11 [0.06, 0.16]

100%

P = 0.002

Taurodontism

> 150 Voxel Size

0.03 [0.01, 0.05]

93%

C Canal

≤ 150 Voxel Size

0.08 [0.06, 0.11]

98%

P = 0.270

C Canal

> 150 Voxel Size

0.12 [0.07, 0.17]

99%

Groove

Large FOV

0.17 [0.11, 0.23]

98%

P = 0.290

Groove

Small FOV

0.24 [0.12, 0.36]

100%

Taurodontism

Large FOV

0.09 [0.03, 0.14]

100%

P = 0.390

Taurodontism

Small FOV

0.06 [0.04, 0.09]

97%

C Canal

Large FOV

0.09 [0.06, 0.13]

99%

P = 0.750

C Canal

Small FOV

0.10 [0.06, 0.14]

98%