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Case Reports
. 2017 Mar;18(1):65-69.

Endodontic Management of a Maxillary First Molar with Seven Root Canals Using Spiral Computed Tomography

Hemant Kumar Yadav  1 , Gaurav Kumar Saini  2 , Harpreet Singh Chhabra  3 , Pratyaksha Singh Panwar  4
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Endodontic Management of a Maxillary First Molar with Seven Root Canals Using Spiral Computed Tomography

Hemant Kumar Yadav et al. J Dent (Shiraz). 2017 Mar.

Abstract

The main objective of this case report is to present a rare root canal configuration of maxillary molar with seven root canals; three mesiobuccal, two palatal and two distobuccal canals diagnosed during treatment procedure confirmed by spiral computed tomography. A thorough knowledge of root canal morphology, proper clinical and radiographic examination, and use of dental operating microscopes are necessary for successful clinical outcomes. This article highlights the variations in the morphology of maxillary first molar and use of the latest techniques in successful diagnosis and negotiation of the additional canals.

Keywords: Root Canal Morphology; Spiral Computed; Tomography; Maxillary First molar.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interests: The authors deny any conflict of interest that could influence their work.

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a: Preoperative radiograph, b: Microphotographs with seven canal orifices (Indirect View), c: Working length radiograph, d: and e: Post-operative obturation radiograph.
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Figure2
a: Microphotographs showing obturated canal orifices b: Dentascan; MB- Mesiobuccal, P-Palatal & DB-Distobuccal
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