Treatment of a second maxillary molar with six canals.
Variations in the dental anatomy are found in all teeth. Knowledge of these variations, particularly concerning the location and treatment of all canals, is very important for the success of the endodontic therapy. The purpose of this study is to present a clinical case of a maxillary second molar with three palatal canals, two mesio-buccal and one disto-buccal canal. This report serves to remind clinicians that such anatomical variations should be taken into account during endodontic treatment of the maxillary molars.
Pasternak Júnior
Braulio
B
UNISUL, Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. bpasternak@terra.com.br
Teixeira
Cleonice da Silveira
CS
Silva
Ricardo Gariba
RG
Vansan
Luíz Pascoal
LP
Sousa Neto
Manoel D
MD
D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology