Author/Authors :
Parirokh, Masoud Endodontology Research Center - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Razifar, Mahsa Endodontic Department - Dental School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Manochehrifar, Hamed Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Abbott, Paul V Dental School, University of Western Australia - Perth, Australia , Hatami, Nima Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Kashi, Nargessaddat Endodontic Department - Dental School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Farhadi, Aida Endodontic Department - Dental School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman
Abstract :
Root canal configuration is an important subject in endodontic practice and
dentists should be familiar with all possible types of root canal configuration. A
forty-three year old male was referred for root canal treatment of his maxillary left
second molar tooth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Pre-operative
radiographs showed a three rooted molar. However, after access cavity preparation
two palatal and one buccal orifices were detected. The patient was informed of the
unusual root canal anatomy and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was
ordered for precise evaluation of the anatomy. CBCT image confirmed the
presence of one buccal and two palatal root canals; an exceptionally rare condition.
Keywords :
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography , Maxillary Second Molar , Palatal Roots , Root Anatomy
