A case report: Unusual anatomy of maxillary second molar with 3 mesiobuccal canals

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2009 Jan;107(1):e43-6. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2008.09.006.

Abstract

Understanding root canal morphology is one of the most important steps in successful root canal treatment. Thus, during the diagnosis and treatment phases of the maxillary molars, a clinician must be aware that anatomical variations exist. A number of studies, especially in vitro, have investigated various root canal morphologies, including aberrations of maxillary molars. This clinical case report highlights an unusual variant of a maxillary second molar with a third mesiobuccal canal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dental Pulp Cavity / anatomy & histology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxilla
  • Molar / anatomy & histology*
  • Tooth Root / anatomy & histology*
  • Young Adult