Identification of Independent Middle Mesial Canal in Mandibular First Molar Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography Imaging

Overview

Journal J Endod

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Dentistry

Date 2010 Feb 23

PMID 20171380

Citations 41

Authors

Sung-Ho La

Dong-Ho Jung

Eun-Cheol Kim

Kyung-San Min

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Abstract

Introduction: The root canal treatment of a mandibular molar with aberrant canal configuration can be diagnostically and technically challenging.

Methods: This case report presents the clinical management of a mandibular first molar with three separate mesial canals including middle mesial canal, which was confirmed by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

Results: Posttreatment images revealed three independent root canals in the mesial root obturated efficiently to the accepted lengths in all three canals.

Conclusion: This case report highlights the usefulness of CBCT imaging for accurate diagnosis and management of the unusual canal morphology.

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