title: Endodontic implications of the variability of the root canal systems of posterior teeth.
abstract: Variations in the morphology of roots and root canal systems create challenges which the dental practitioner must be able to recognize. Endodontic therapy is predictable and successful only to the extent that the root canal system can be debrided, disinfected and sealed against future contamination. In order to accomplish these goals it is necessary to become familiar with the variability of the system we seek to treat.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Biggs
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Benenati
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*