Managing Curvatures in an Atypical Mandibular Third Molar: “Radix Paramolaris”

Third molars are known for morphological variations and atypical anatomy. Although these teeth pose difficulty in root canal treatment due to limited accessibility however, retaining third molars has gained importance in the present scenario due to their crucial role in serving as an abutment or in auto transplantation cases. This case report presents a case of Radix Paramolaris in mandibular third molar with severe curvatures of root canals in different planes and discusses its management with controlled memory files and tactile-controlled activation technique.Keywords: Radix Paramolaris, Curved canals, Controlled memory files, Tactile-controlled activation technique.