Open AccessThree-rooted mandibular first primary molar: Report of three cases
Author(s) -
Shilpi Gupta,
N B Nagaveni,
Chandranee Nj
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.95126
Subject(s) - molar , mandibular molar , mandibular first molar , mandibular second molar , dentistry , medicine , primary (astronomy) , orthodontics , mandibular third molar , root canal , physics , astronomy
Accessory root formation in primary teeth is an uncommon finding. An awareness and understanding of the presence of additional roots and unusual root canal morphology is essential as it determines the successful outcome of the endodontic treatment.This paper presents three case reports on the presence of three-rooted mandibular first primary molar (primary three-rooted mandibular left first molar and bilateral mandibular first molar).