title: Endodontic management of maxillary permanent first molar with 6 root canals: 3 case reports.
abstract: This article discusses the successful endodontic management of 3 permanent maxillary first molars presenting with the anatomical variation of 3 roots and 6 root canals. A literature review pertaining to the variable root canal morphology of the permanent maxillary first molar is also presented. Modifications in the root canal access preparation and methods for examination of the pulpal floor with the aid of magnification for identification of additional canals are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Denzil Valerian
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Albuquerque
authors.forename: Jojo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kottoor
authors.forename: Sonal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dham
authors.forename: Natanasabapathy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Velmurugan
authors.forename: Mohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abarajithan
authors.forename: Rajmohan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sudha
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009811:Odontometry; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*