Endodontic management of a mandibular second molar with five distinct root canals

Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Conservative and Endodontics - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

Adequate knowledge on the root canal morphology is essential for successful root canal treatmentMandibular molar teeth show considerable variations in their external and internal radicular morphology that require special attention from dental practitioners to provide the best clinical outcomes for the patientsThe occurrence of three separate root canals in the distal root of a mandibular molar is uncommon This article aims to present the endodontic management of a mandibular second molar that has five separate root canals two root canals in the mesial roots and three root canals in the distal rootsKeywords Distal endodontic treatment mandibular molar root canal root canal morphology root canal treatment

Authors and Affiliations

Fatou Leye Benoist, Mouhamed Sarr, Khaly Bane, Seydina Ousmane Niang, Babacar Touré

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  • EP ID EP520233
  • DOI 10.18231/2456-8953.2018.0014
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Fatou Leye Benoist, Mouhamed Sarr, Khaly Bane, Seydina Ousmane Niang, Babacar Touré (2018). Endodontic management of a mandibular second molar with five distinct root canals. IP Indian Journal of Conservative and Endodontics, 3(2), 53-54. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-520233