Endodontic management of a mandibular first molar with three distal canals confirmed with the aid of spiral computerized tomography: a case report.
Identification and treatment of extra canals is the cornerstone to successful endodontic practice. Over the years, many diagnostic aids have evolved to facilitate the clinician in detection of hidden canals and to familiarize with the internal radicular anatomy. This case report highlights the rare incidence of 3 canals in the distal root of a permanent mandibular first molar. A spiral computerized tomography scan was used as a noninvasive diagnostic tool to confirm the diagnosis.
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India. saurabhchandra@yahoo.com
Saurabh S
SS
Chandra
Meenakshisundaram
M
Rajasekaran
Padmanabhan
P
Shankar
Rajamani
R
Indira
D000328:Adult; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology
D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D006171:Gutta-Percha