Three canal mandibular first and second premolars: a treatment approach.
Mandibular premolars have earned the reputation for having aberrant anatomy. The occurrence of three canals with three separate (type V, Vertucci) foramina in mandibular premolars is very rare. If one is to treat mandibular premolar teeth with three canals predictably, it is necessary to be aware of their clinical and radiographic anatomy. These teeth may also require special shaping and obturating techniques. This article reports and discusses the treatment recommendations for an unusual occurrence of three canals with three separate foramina in both the first and second mandibular premolars in the same patient.
Nallapati
Sashi
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Department of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA. sashi@cwjamaica.com
D001641:Bicuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging