title: A rare case of maxillary first molar with single root and single canal diagnosed using spiral computed tomographic scan.
abstract: Variations in dental anatomy and canal morphology are found in all teeth. Knowledge of these variations, particularly the location and treatment of all canals, plays a key role in the success of endodontic therapy. The presence of extra canals, apical ramification, or lateral canals is commonly encountered, and their incidence and significance have been well-documented. However, the clinician should also be aware of the possibility of the existence of fewer root and/or canal numbers. Here is a case report of left maxillary first permanent molar with a single root and single canal. The goal of this clinical article is to report a maxillary molar with single root and single canal and to highlight the role of spiral computed tomography (SCT) as a method to confirm the three-dimensional (3D) anatomy of teeth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saxena
authors.forename: Avantika
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Anuja
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ikhar
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chandak
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed