Open AccessEndodontic management of contralateral mandibular first molars with six root canals
Author(s) -
K. Santosh Bhargav,
Kantheti Sirisha,
Jyothi Mandava,
Mohan Rao Boddeda
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of conservative dentistry/journal of conservative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5203
pISSN - 0972-0707
DOI - 10.4103/jcd.jcd_257_16
Subject(s) - molar , root canal , dentistry , mandibular molar , mandibular first molar , mandibular second molar , medicine , orthodontics
The knowledge of variations in root canal morphology is essential for a successful endodontic outcome. Contralateral mandibular molar with six root canals is a rare entity. Root canal treatment of mandibular molars with aberrant canal configuration can be diagnostically and technically challenging. While dealing with variant mandibular molars, mishaps may happen. This case report describes variations in contralateral mandibular molars and also an endodontic mishap while managing them.