Maxillary first molar with two palatal roots located under dental operating microscope.
An awareness and understanding of the presence of an additional root and unusual root canal morphology is essential as it determines the successful outcome of endodontic treatment. A thorough knowledge of basic root canal anatomy and its variation is necessary for successful completion of endodontic treatment. This report points to the importance of looking for additional roots and canals with the help of operating microscope. Finding additional roots and canals would enable clinician to successfully treat a case that would otherwise not be successful.
Department of Conservative and Endodontics;
Prashant P
PP
Shetty
Department of Oral Pathology, Paher University, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, India.
Madhusudan S
MS
Astekar
Department of Conservative and Endodontics;
Ankit
A
Jain
Department of Conservative and Endodontics;
Mihir
M
Pandya
anatomical variations; dental operating microscope.; maxillary first molar; number of canals