Endodontic treatment of a maxillary second molar with 2 palatal roots: a case report.
The incidence of second palatal root in the maxillary second molar is very rare. This case report describes the treatment of a 4-rooted maxillary second molar with 2 distinct palatal roots. Clinical examination and radiographs showed the presence of a second palatal root. After biomechanical preparation, the root canals were filled with gutta-percha cones and AH26 sealer. One year later, the restored tooth and periodontal tissues were healthy both clinically and radiographically.
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Ozgür Ilke Atasoy
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Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Ankara, Turkey. ilkeatasoy@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology*