title: Cone Beam Computed Tomography Assisted Endodontic Management of a Rare Case of Mandibular First Premolar with Three Roots.
abstract: Understanding the morphological anatomy of the root and root canal systems of the teeth increases the success rate of endodontic therapy. Advanced diagnostic imaging techniques like cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) are an essential aid in understanding the anatomy of teeth especially in mandibular premolars. Most commonly mandibular first and second premolars have a single root and a single canal. However, multiple root and canals have also been reported. The present case report discusses endodontic management of a three rooted mandibular first premolar using CBCT.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Balakasireddy
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: K Pavan
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Post graduate, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: Gijo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: John
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, VRKS Womens Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gagan
keywords: Cone beam computed tomography; endodontic management; mandibular first premolar; mandibular second premolar; three roots