C-Shaped palatal canal in maxillary second molar mimicking two palatal canals diagnosed with the aid of spiral computerized tomography

This case report presents the endodontic management of a maxillary second molar with clinical and radiographic presentation of 2 palatal canals. The canal morphology was confirmed with the aid of spiral computerized tomography, which revealed a C-shaped canal configuration of palatal canal with 2 separate apical foramens. The article presents the unusual canal morphology alterations and the importance of using diagnostic adjuncts in their accurate diagnosis.