Three-dimensional computed topography analysis of a patient with an unusual anatomy of the maxillary second and third molars.
We present a case of a patient with rare anatomy of a maxillary second molar with three mesiobuccal root canals and a maxillary third molar with four separate roots, identified using multi-slice computed topography (CT) and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques. The described case enriched/might enrich our knowledge about possible anatomical aberrations of maxillary molars. In addition, we demonstrate the role of multi-slice CT as an objective tool for confirmatory diagnosis and successful endodontic management.
Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, China. merryljin@sina.com
Jin
J
Zhao
Yan
Y
Li
Zhi-Wei
ZW
Yang
Wei
W
Wang
Yan
Y
Meng
D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People; D002681:China; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging