title: Middle mesial canal of the mandibular first molar: a case report and literature review.
abstract: With the advent of magnification, either by loupes or microscope, the astute clinician must be aware of recent literature that states that the mandibular first molar has a 1-15% chance of a fifth canal. This is a case report accompanied by a review of the literature that shows the unusual anatomy of the mandibular first molar.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Dean
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Baugh
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wallace
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology*