title: Treatment of a second maxillary molar with six canals.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: UNISUL, Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. bpasternak@terra.com.br
authors.forename: Braulio
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pasternak Júnior
authors.forename: Cleonice da Silveira
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Teixeira
authors.forename: Ricardo Gariba
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Luíz Pascoal
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Vansan
authors.forename: Manoel D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Sousa Neto
mesh_terms: 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