Five canals in a mandibular second premolar.
A case of conservative endodontic therapy for a mandibular second premolar with five root canals is described. A thorough knowledge of the root canal anatomy, careful interpretation of the radiographs, and access cavity modifications are essentials for enhancing intracanal procedures.
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Department of Adult Dental Care, Section Endodontics, Faculty of Odontology, University of Buenos Aires, Marcelo T. De Alvear 2142 (1122), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D005260:Female; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018915:Root Canal Preparation; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement / Q000627:therapeutic use
D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement; C045432:Grossman's sealer; D006171:Gutta-Percha