title: Cone beam computed topographic evaluation and endodontic management of a rare mandibular first molar with four distal canals.
abstract: Root canal system is complex to understand because of its unpredictable nature. It differs for different teeth and for the same teeth in different individuals. Successful endodontic therapy thus depends on the clinician's ability to anticipate and look for these variations. A mandibular first molar with six root canals represents a rare anatomical variant, particularly when four canals are found in distal root. This case report discusses successful nonsurgical endodontic management of two-root mandibular first molar with four distal canals and two mesial canals reported for the first time in Indian population. Cone beam computed tomography was used as a diagnostic method to confirm the position and presence of 4 root canals in the distal root.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, House No. 253, Ashapurna Enclave, Pal Bypass, Near DPS School, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India.
authors.forename: Nidhi
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India.
authors.forename: Bijay
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AMC Dental College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008, India.
authors.forename: Akshay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Langaliya
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Jodhpur Dental College General Hospital, House No. 253, Ashapurna Enclave, Pal Bypass, Near DPS School, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342001, India.
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mirdha
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sarjug Dental College, Darbhanga, Bihar 846003, India.
authors.forename: Irfanul
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Huda
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, YMT Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India.
authors.forename: Ashwin
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-7699-4748
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jain