| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3150658 | Journal of Endodontics | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
IntroductionThe root canal treatment of a mandibular molar with aberrant canal configuration can be diagnostically and technically challenging.MethodsThis case report presents the clinical management of a mandibular first molar with three separate mesial canals including middle mesial canal, which was confirmed by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.ResultsPosttreatment images revealed three independent root canals in the mesial root obturated efficiently to the accepted lengths in all three canals.ConclusionThis case report highlights the usefulness of CBCT imaging for accurate diagnosis and management of the unusual canal morphology.
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Authors
Sung-Ho La, Dong-Ho Jung, Eun-Cheol Kim, Kyung-San Min,