title: Five canalled and three-rooted primary second mandibular molar.
abstract: A thorough knowledge of root canal anatomy and its variation is necessary for successful completion of root canal procedures. Morphological variations such as additional root canals in human deciduous dentition are rare. A mandibular second primary molar with more than four canals is an interesting example of anatomic variations, especially when three of these canals are located in the distal root. This case shows a rare anatomic configuration and points out the importance of looking for additional canals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM University, AG1 Guru Royal Palace, Rayala Nagar 1st Main Road, Ramapuram, Chennai 600089, India.
authors.forename: Haridoss
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Selvakumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai 600116, India.
authors.forename: Swaminathan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kavitha
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore 641006, India.
authors.forename: Rajendran
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bharathan
authors.affiliation: Department of Paedodontia, Dr. Sunny Medical Centre, Shahba, Sharjah, UAE.
authors.forename: Jacob Sam
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Varghese