title: Maxillary first molar with three buccal roots evaluated with cone-beam computed tomography: a rare case report.
abstract: This case report describes the nonsurgical endodontic management of a maxillary first molar with the unusual morphology of three separate buccal roots. An accurate assessment of this morphology was made with the help of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). This report also describes the varied root morphology associated with maxillary first molars and the role of CBCT as a diagnostic tool for managing these complex cases successfully.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Mar Baselios Dental College, Kerala, India.
authors.forename: Jojo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kottoor
authors.forename: Suresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nandini
authors.forename: Natanasabapathy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Velmurugan
mesh_terms: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000628:therapy; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000379:methods; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D004853:Epoxy Resins; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; C534916:epoxy resin-based root canal sealer; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide