Author/Authors :
Kaushik، Aishvarya نويسنده Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, , , Talwar، Sangeeta نويسنده Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi , , Yadav، Seema نويسنده Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi , , Chaudhary، Sarika نويسنده Faculty of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy, , , Roongta Nawal، Ruchika نويسنده Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi ,
Abstract :
The presence of three root canals in the distal root of the mandibular fi rst permanent molars is
rare; based on in vitro studies its incidence is reported to be between 0.2% and 3%. With the advent
of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as an adjunctive diagnostic aid, the determination
of root canal anatomy in teeth with extra canals and complex canal confi gurations has become
more precise. CBCT provides three dimensional visualization of the pulp canal space, allowing
the clinician in determining the spatial relationships of the root canals with each other at various
cross sectional levels along the length of the root. The present report discusses the endodontic
management of a mandibular fi rst permanent molar with three canals in the distal root, employing
CBCT as an adjunctive diagnostic aid to conventional radiography.
