Open AccessMaxillary lateral incisors with two canals and two separate curved roots
Author(s) -
Ajit George Mohan,
Ebenezar A V Rajesh,
Liza George,
Sujathan,
Susan Ann Josy
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.107460
Subject(s) - dental anatomy , root canal , medicine , maxillary lateral incisor , orthodontics , radiography , dentistry , root (linguistics) , maxillary central incisor , anatomy , surgery , linguistics , philosophy
Variation in the roots and root canal anatomy seems to be the norm rather than an exception. For a successful endodontic treatment, a clinician should have a thorough knowledge of the internal and external dental anatomy and its variations. Maxillary lateral incisors usually exhibit single canal with a single root. In this case, clinical examination and radiographs clearly demonstrates the presence of two root canals with two separate curved roots. This case report emphasizes the need for attention during endodontic management of maxillary lateral incisors.