title: Root canal treatment of a mandibular second premolar with three roots and canals - an anatomic variation.
abstract: Dental anatomical variations play a significant role in the diagnosis and a successful treatment outcome in endodontics. It is essential for the clinician to have a clear picture and understanding of the pulpal anatomy and its variations. In a mandibular second premolar, it is rare to find extra roots and canals. The aim of the present article is to report a case about the successful diagnosis, and clinical management of a three-rooted mandibular second premolar with three independent roots and canals.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum.
authors.forename: Bhavana
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gandhi
authors.affiliation: Pofessor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum.
authors.forename: Anand C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Patil
keywords: Anatomic Variation; Mandibular Second bicuspids; Three Rooted Bicuspids