Title of article
Endodontic Management of a Mandibular First Molar with Unusual Canal Morphology
Author/Authors
Abdel Rahman Hashem, Ahmed Department of Endodontics - Ain Shams University School of Dentistry - Future University School of Dentistry, Cairo, Egypt , Aly Ahmed, Hany Mohamed Department of Conservative Dentistry - Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Dental Sciences, Kelantan, Malaysia
Pages
4
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1
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4
Abstract
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of root canal anatomical variations are essential for success- ful root canal treatment. Mandibular molar teeth show considerable variations in their external and internal radicular morphology that require special attention from dental practitioners to provide the best clinical out- comes to the patients. This report aims to present root canal treatment of a mandibular first molar that has six separate root canals (three root canals in the mesial roots and three in the distal roots [236 M3 D3]). This report points out the importance of proper exploration for identifying additional canals in mandibular molars.
Keywords
Canal anatomy , case reports , cone beam computed tomography , mandibular molar , middle mesial canal , middle distal canal
Journal title
European Endodontic Journal
Serial Year
2017
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Record number
2600023
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