title: Endodontic Management of a Maxillary First Molar with Seven Root Canals Using Spiral Computed Tomography.
abstract: The main objective of this case report is to present a rare root canal configuration of maxillary molar with seven root canals; three mesiobuccal, two palatal and two distobuccal canals diagnosed during treatment procedure confirmed by spiral computed tomography. A thorough knowledge of root canal morphology, proper clinical and radiographic examination, and use of dental operating microscopes are necessary for successful clinical outcomes. This article highlights the variations in the morphology of maxillary first molar and use of the latest techniques in successful diagnosis and negotiation of the additional canals.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Hemant Kumar
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: Gaurav Kumar
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Saini
authors.affiliation: Reader, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: Harpreet Singh
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Chhabra
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Dentistry, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
authors.forename: Pratyaksha Singh
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Panwar
keywords:  Root Canal Morphology ;  Spiral Computed ;  Tomography; Maxillary First molar 