A maxillary first molar with six root canals

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe a clinical case of a maxillary first molar with three roots and six root canals.The clinical detection of the six canals was made using a dental operating microscope and confirmed using multiple angled radiographs.This report serves to remind clinicians that such anatomical variations should be taken into account during endodontic treatment of the maxillary molars.

Keywords

• Maxillary first molar
• root canal nomenclature
• root canal anatomy
• tooth morphology
• six root canals