Endodontology (Jan 2020)

A maxillary second molar with an unusually positioned root and canal systems

  • Thakur Veerandar Singh,
  • Naresh Gaddala,
  • Kitu Sheoran,

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/endo.endo_79_19
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 32, no. 2
pp. 108 – 110

Abstract

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Variations in the root canal anatomy can occur in any tooth, if not identified and treated accordingly; they may lead to endodontic treatment failure. A typical maxillary second molar usually has three separate roots with one canal in each. The present case report elucidates the successful endodontic treatment of a rare and unusual root canal anatomy of maxillary left second molar using cone-beam computed tomography as a diagnostic aid.

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