Middle mesial canal of the mandibular first molar: a case report and literature review.
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.
Baugh
Dean
D
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA.
Wallace
James
J
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*