Endodontic management of maxillary first molar with two palatal canals

  • Charu Thanvi Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospitals, Tonk Road, Jaipur
  • Deepak Raisingani
  • Ashwani B. Prasaad
  • Saloni Gattani
Keywords: Root Canal Therapy, Maxillary First Molar, Two Palatal Canals, CBCT

Abstract

Having a thorough knowledge about the internal anatomy of a tooth and its possible variations is an important aspect for the success of a root canal therapy. Variations in the number of roots, root canals and configurations affect the treatment outcome. Moreover, missed canals make up for the highest chances of failure of endodontic therapy(1).

 

A maxillary first molar shows lot of variations in the anatomy. Although finding MB2 canal has now become a routine procedure, but variations in the palatal canal is still aberrant which concerns the clinicians. With the advancements in radiographic procedures, it has now become an easy task to look for aberrations in tooth anatomy. One such advancement is the Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) which acts as the third eye for clinicians. It helps in accurate diagnosis and in negotiating the complex morphologic variations in root canals(2).

 

This case report presents the endodontic management of a maxillary first molar presenting with five canals with two palatal canals confirmed with the aid of Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Author Biographies

Charu Thanvi, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospitals, Tonk Road, Jaipur

 III year Resident, Department of Conservative and Endodontics

Deepak Raisingani

Head of department,

Department of Conservative dentistry & Endodontics

Ashwani B. Prasaad

Assosciate Professor,

Department of Conservative dentistry & Endodontics

Saloni Gattani

2nd year Resident,

Department of Conservative dentistry & Endodontics

Published
2020-10-06
How to Cite
Charu Thanvi, Deepak Raisingani, Ashwani B. Prasaad, & Saloni Gattani. (2020). Endodontic management of maxillary first molar with two palatal canals. UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 6(2), 90-93. https://doi.org/10.21276/ujds.2020.6.2.24