A Mandibular First Molar with Three Distal Canals: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Journal Iran Endod J

Date 2023 Feb 23

PMID 36814943

Authors

Reza Beyraghshamshir

Mina Zarei

Salehe Sekandari

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Abstract

For a successful root canal treatment, it is critical for a clinician to have complete knowledge of the root canal morphology. There are numerous cases in literature concerning the unusual anatomy of mandibular first molars. This report presents a case of a mandibular first molar with three distal canals. An overview of the types and numbers of the common anatomic forms of this tooth also is presented, as is a summary of published anomalies.

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