A case of asymmetric maxillary second molar with double palatal roots.
Treatment of the entire root canal system is essential for the success of root canal treatment. Thus, it is necessary for the clinician to know the root canal anatomy of the human dentition and its variations. This case report describes a patient with double palatal roots on the maxillary right second molar. Meanwhile, her maxillary left second molar had, asymmetrically, only 1 palatal root. Though the possibility of 2 palatal root canals in the maxillary second molars is scarce, it should be taken into account during endodontic treatment to guarantee successful treatments.
Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China. luqun22@hotmail.com
Lu
L
Qun
Ni
N
Longing
Yu
Y
Qing
Lin
L
Yuan
Wen
W
Jun
Duan
D
Qingyue
D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology*