Maxillary second molar with 5 roots and 5 canals evaluated using cone beam computerized tomography: a case report

This case report presents the endodontic management of maxillary right second molar exhibiting 5 roots and 5 root canals. The diagnosis was confirmed with the help of cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT). The article also describes the varied morphology associated with maxillary second molar and...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics, 2010-02, Vol.109 (2), p.e162-e165
Hauptverfasser:	Kottoor, Jojo, BDS, Hemamalathi, Senthilkumar, MDS, Sudha, Rajmohan, MDS, Velmurugan, Natanasabapathy, MDS
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Dental Pulp Cavity - anatomy & histology Dental Pulp Cavity - diagnostic imaging Dentistry Humans Male Maxilla Microscopy Molar - anatomy & histology Molar - diagnostic imaging Odontometry - methods Post and Core Technique Pulpitis - diagnostic imaging Pulpitis - therapy Root Canal Obturation Root Canal Preparation - methods Surgery
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:	This case report presents the endodontic management of maxillary right second molar exhibiting 5 roots and 5 root canals. The diagnosis was confirmed with the help of cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT). The article also describes the varied morphology associated with maxillary second molar and the use of a high-end diagnostic imaging modality like CBCT in diagnosing and negotiating these anatomic variations.
ISSN:	1079-2104 1528-395X
DOI:	10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.09.032