title: Radix Entomolaris: A Report of Two Cases.
abstract: A comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy of the root canal is a basic prerequisite for the success of endodontic treatment. Mandibular molars may have an additional root located lingually (radix entomolaris) or buccally (radix paramolaris). An awareness of the potential for and understanding of unusual external and internal root canal mor-phology contributes to the successful outcome of root canal treatment. Here, we report two cases of radix entomolaris to increase awareness and understanding of this unusual morphology so that procedural errors during endodontic therapy might better be avoided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kothiwal Dental College Research Centre and Hospital.
authors.forename: Dakshita Joy
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: affSinha
authors.forename: Sunita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mahesh
authors.forename: Natasha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jaiswal
authors.forename: Agrima
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vasudeva
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D055815:Young Adult