Endodontic management of six canals in mandibular first molar

Abstract

Success in root canal treatment is achieved after meticulous mechanical and chemical cleansing of the pulp space succeeded by complete obturation of the root canal in its entire dimension. Pulp tissue remnants present in missed canals and spaces may compromise the treatment outcome. Therefore, it is important to diagnose the peculiar anatomy of such teeth during root canal treatment. This case report describes the diagnosis and successful endodontic management of an unusual mandibular first molar with three mesial and three distal canals.

Keywords

• Mandibular first molar
• missed canals
• root canal treatment
• six root canals