title: Spiral computed tomographic evaluation and endodontic management of a mandibular first molar with three distal canals.
abstract: The use of spiral computed tomography serves as a boon in endodontic diagnosis of complex anatomic variations. The present case demonstrates the spiral tomographic evaluation and endodontic management of a mandibular first molar with 5 canals (2 mesial and 3 distal canals), which is a very rare anatomic variant. Such anatomic variations should be taken into account in day to day endodontic practice to ensure a high degree of clinical success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Government Dental College, Srinagar, India.
authors.forename: Mubashir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mushtaq
authors.forename: Riyaz
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Farooq
authors.forename: Aamir
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rashid
authors.forename: Irfan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Robbani