title: Anatomic and diagnostic challenges of C-shaped root canal system.
abstract: Successful root canal treatment depends on the thorough management of the canal anatomy. The use of periapical radiographs is essential to identify and monitor the canal's morphological variations. The C-shaped single canaled man-dibular 2nd molar probably requires a different regimen of treatment from the two rooted, three canaled version, as it is rare. Because of the importance of its true diagnosis and treatment, a comprehensive review of published information and investigations about it in addition to approaches for its treatment is necessary. In this article, a detailed review and three case reports with different C-shaped canal configurations have been described which were successfully negotiated, pre-pared and obturated. How to cite this article: Raisingani D, Gupta S, Mital P, Khullar P. Anatomic and Diagnostic Challenges of C-Shaped Root Canal System. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014;7(1):35-39.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Raisingani
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Shailendra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student (1st Year), Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Prachi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mital
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student (2nd Year), Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Poorva
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Khullar
keywords: C-shaped canal; Mandibular 2nd molar; Root canal treatment; Tooth anatomy