title: The C-shaped root canal configuration: a review.
abstract: Recognition of unusual variations in the canal configuration is critical because it has been established that the root with a single tapering canal and apical foramen is the exception rather than the rule. The early recognition of these configurations facilitates cleaning, shaping, and obturation of the root canal system. "C" configuration, which is an important anatomic variation, presents a thin fin connecting the root canals. Because of the importance of its true diagnosis and treatment, a comprehensive review of published information and investigations about it in addition to approaches for its treatment is necessary.
authors: Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. hamid_j365@yahoo.com
authors: Hamid
authors: H
authors: Jafarzadeh
authors: You-Nong
authors: YN
authors: Wu
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities; D011859:Radiography; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000379:methods; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities*