International Journal of Dentistry Research 2024; 9(1): 19-22 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2024.9106
Endodontic management of rare morphological variation in root anatomy of Mandibular first molar and Maxillary second molar: A case report
Chandan Verma1 , Vanashree Saple2 , Tejaswini Gaikwad3
1. Scientific officer-D, Dental unit, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Hospital (BARC Hospital), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2. Scientific officer-G, Head of Department, Dental unit, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Hospital (BARC Hospital), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
3. Technician-F, Dental unit, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Hospital (BARC Hospital), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 9th February, 2024 / Accepted: 14th April, 2024 / Published : 30th April, 2024
Thorough knowledge of root canal system is of utmost importance for a successful endodontic therapy and its prognosis. Supernumerary roots are often present, but for many reasons they are missed while negotiation, which is an important factor leading to a failed endodontic treatment. Hence, clinical examination of pulpal floor and location of canal orifices at unusual position suggests a morphological variation in the roots of the tooth. Taking intraoral radiographs from different angulations can give tentative diagnosis of an extra root. However, diagnostic tool like Cone- beam computed tomography (CBCT) can give accurate diagnosis and provide details of root canal anatomy. Clinician’s knowledge and skills play an important factor in detection of these supernumerary roots and success of an endodontic therapy. This article reports endodontic management of Mandibular first molar and Maxillary second molar with unusual root canal anatomy. The morphological variations were confirmed with the help of CBCT and successful endodontic therapy was carried out.
Radix Entomolaris, Three rooted Mandibular First molar, Four rooted Maxillary second molar, Cone beam Computed tomography
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Verma C, Saple V, Gaikwad T. Endodontic management of rare morphological variation in root anatomy of Mandibular first molar and Maxillary second molar: A case report. Int J Dent Res 2024; 9(1):19-22. doi: 10.31254/dentistry.2024.9106
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