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- Title
Rare root canal morphology of maxillary second molars: A report of three cases.
- Authors
Nagahara, Takayoshi; Takeda, Katsuhiro; Wada, Keinoshin; Naruse, Tomoya; Shiba, Hideki
- Abstract
Key Clinical Message: Endodontists should be aware that some maxillary second molars can have more than three roots. If any unusual anatomical features are detected during dental radiography or endodontic procedures, it is necessary to conduct cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning to prevent procedural mishaps. CBCT can provide three‐dimensional reconstructed images of the root canal system. With the help of CBCT, variations in tooth root number and root canal morphology, such as extra canals, apical ramifications, apical deltas, and lateral canals, can be identified. Knowledge of the variations is very important for the success of endodontic treatment. This report suggests that endodontists must not assume that a MSM has only three tooth roots, which is the most prevalent number.
- Subjects
DENTAL pulp cavities; CONE beam computed tomography; TOOTH roots; THREE-dimensional imaging; DENTAL radiography; PERIAPICAL diseases
- Publication
Clinical Case Reports, 2023, Vol 11, Issue 7, p1
- ISSN
2050-0904
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1002/ccr3.7547