Open AccessManagement of maxillary first molar with six canals using operating microscope
Author(s) -
KarkalaVenkappa Kishan,
Devika T Das,
Naveen Chhabra,
Vishnu Pratap Singh Rathore,
Vimal Remy
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_722_16
Subject(s) - molar , root canal , dentistry , orthodontics , maxillary first molar , operating microscope , morphology (biology) , medicine , biology , surgery , genetics
The purpose of this article was to highlight the importance of having a thorough knowledge about the root canal morphology. This case report highlights the unusual anatomy of a maxillary first molar with three mesiobuccal (MB) canals, two palatal canals, and one distobuccal canal which is extremely rare. The use of operating microscope was crucial, both for the detection and for the management of the additional canals. The use of surgical operating microscope and digital radiograph showed that MB root had Type 3-1 of Gulabivala classification and palatal canal showed Vertucci's Type II canal morphology This report describes and discusses the identification of variation in canal morphology of maxillary first molar and the use of latest adjuncts in successfully diagnosing and negotiating them.