Vertucci Classification

Sert and Bayiril

Gulabivalas supplemental canal

configurations

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

Type V

Type VI

Type VII

Walker

Weine

Weines classification of canal configurations Type I a single canal extends from the pulp chamber to the apical foramen. Type II two separate canals leave the chamber but merge before the apex to form one apical foramen. Type III two separate canals leave the chamber and exit the root in separate apical foramina. Type IV a single canal leaves the chamber, but divides before the apex into two separate canals with separate apical foramina.
Canals of MB root palatal root MB1: mesiobuccal (MB) MB2: second mesiobuccal (SMB) (MP) Canals of DB root DB1: distobuccal (DB) DB2: second distobuccal (SDB) Canals of Palatal (P) Mesiopalatal

MB3: mesiobuccopalatal (MBP) (DP)

DB3: distobuccopalatal (DBP)

Distopalatal

Yeung Yi Hsu classification isthmi

Type I Two or Three canals with no communications.

Type II Two canals with definite connection between them.

Type III Three canals that are present with a definite connection. (incomplete "C" shaped canals with
three canals are also included).

Type IV Canals extended into the isthmus area.

Type V True connections or corriodor throughout the section exist.