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A maxillary lateral incisor with four root canals
Author(s) -
Kottoor J.,
Murugesan R.,
Albuquerque D. V.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01984.x
Subject(s) - maxillary lateral incisor , root canal , dens invaginatus , mandibular lateral incisor , dentistry , dental anatomy , medicine , orthodontics , maxillary central incisor , incisor , molar , mandibular first molar
Kottoor J, Murugesan R, Albuquerque DV . A maxillary lateral incisor with four root canals. International Endodontic Journal , 45 , 393–397, 2012. Abstract Aim To describe the successful non‐surgical endodontic management of a permanent maxillary lateral incisor tooth with four root canals. Summary Aberrant morphology of root canals can occur in any tooth, including maxillary lateral incisors. In the presented case, clinical examination and radiographs clearly depicted the presence of four root canals in a right maxillary lateral incisor. The differential diagnosis included fusion, gemination, dens invaginatus or a combination of these. The report emphasises the need for attention during root canal treatment of maxillary lateral incisors. Key learning points • Clinicians should be aware of the variable root canal anatomy in maxillary lateral incisor teeth. • Careful examination of radiographs and the internal anatomy of teeth are essential prerequisites for successful root canal treatment. • Four root canals in maxillary lateral incisors is a possibility.