title: Mandibular second molar with a single root and a single canal: case series.
abstract: The variability of root canal system morphology of multirooted teeth represents a continuous challenge to endodontic diagnosis and therapeutics. This report extends the range of known possible anatomical variations to include teeth with lesser number of root and root canals. Variations of root canal systems need not always be in the form of extra canals. Clinicians should be aware that there is a possibility of existence of fewer number of roots and root canals than the normal root canal anatomy. Thus the aim of this article is to present three cases of endodontically managed mandibular second molars with a single root and root canal.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Deparment of Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospitals , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roy
authors.affiliation: Professor, Deparment of Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospitals , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Natanasabapathy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Velmurugan
authors.affiliation: Reader, Deparment of Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospitals , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Nandhini
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Suresh
keywords: Mandibular second molar; Root canal morphology; Single canal; Single root