title: Maxillary second molar with 5 roots and 5 canals evaluated using cone beam computerized tomography: a case report.
abstract: This case report presents the endodontic management of maxillary right second molar exhibiting 5 roots and 5 root canals. The diagnosis was confirmed with the help of cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT). The article also describes the varied morphology associated with maxillary second molar and the use of a high-end diagnostic imaging modality like CBCT in diagnosing and negotiating these anatomic variations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India. drkottooran@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jojo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kottoor
authors.forename: Senthilkumar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hemamalathi
authors.forename: Rajmohan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sudha
authors.forename: Natanasabapathy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Velmurugan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008853:Microscopy; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009811:Odontometry / Q000379:methods; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D012389:Root Canal Obturation; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000379:methods*