title: Maxillary first molar with three mesiobuccal canals confirmed with spiral computer tomography.
abstract: Anatomic variations in root canal morphology have become easier to detect with the rapid advancements in clinical and diagnostic aids. Also an increased awareness of unusual anatomic morphology and a better understanding of the root canal system guides the clinician in diagnosis and treatment of such variations in order to achieve a successful endodontic outcome. Mesiobuccal root of first maxillary molar teeth have been considered to be one of the most complex and challenging root canal systems. This case report presents a successful management of a third canal in the mesiobuccal root of permanent maxillary first molar using dental operating microscope along with a modified access preparation and confirmed with the aid of spiral computed tomography. Key words:Maxillary first Molar, Three mesiobuccal canals, Spiral CT, Anatomic variation.
authors.affiliation: MDS, Professor and Head. Department Of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental And Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
authors.forename: Pooja
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kakkar
authors.affiliation: Post Graduate. Department Of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental And Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
authors.forename: Anant
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh