Endodontic management of maxillary first molar with seven root canals diagnosed using Cone Beam Computed Tomography scanning

The main objective of root canal treatment is thorough cleaning and shaping of the entire pulp space and its complete filling with an inert filling material. A major cause of post-treatment disease is the inability to locate, debride or adequately fill all canals of the root canal system. The form,...

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Published in:Indian journal of dentistry 2014-07, Vol.5 (3), p.152-156
Main Authors: Raghavendra, Srinidhi Surya, Hindlekar, Ajit Narayan, Desai, Niranjan Nanasaheb, Vyavahare, Nishant Kishor, Napte, Bandu Devrao
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
CAT scans
Endodontics
Methods
Root canal therapy
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Summary:The main objective of root canal treatment is thorough cleaning and shaping of the entire pulp space and its complete filling with an inert filling material. A major cause of post-treatment disease is the inability to locate, debride or adequately fill all canals of the root canal system. The form, configuration, and number of root canals in the maxillary first molars have been discussed for more than half a century. Maxillary first molars commonly present with three roots and three canals, with a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) also present. With the advent of improved magnification there are reports of multiple root canals in the maxillary first molars. Nonsurgical endodontic therapy of a left maxillary first molar with three roots and seven root canals was successfully performed under a dental operating microscope. The diagnosis of multiple root canals was confirmed with the help of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images.
ISSN:0975-962X
2213-3666
DOI:10.4103/0975-962X.140837