Mandibular Molars with Unique Middle Mesial Morphologies – Two Case Reports

Solete, Pradeep; Venkata Teja, Kavalipurapu; Choudhari, Sahil; Priscilla Antony S, Delphine; T. G, Surya; Kannaiyan, Mylisha

doi:10.21608/asdj.2024.298141.1328

Mandibular Molars with Unique Middle Mesial Morphologies – Two Case Reports

Document Type : Case series/reports

Authors

¹ Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

² Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Mamata Institute of Dental Sciences Hyderabad, Telangana, India

³ Private Practitioner Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

10.21608/asdj.2024.298141.1328

Abstract

Root canal treatment primarily focuses on the effective chemomechanical debridement and three-dimensional sealing of the complex root canal system. Inherent root canal complexities make the treatment extremely challenging, even for experienced clinicians. Failure to identify these anatomical variations and inappropriate management of these complexities ultimately leads to treatment failures. Identification of the extra roots or root canals and usage of appropriate techniques in managing confluent canals could reduce the chances of possible iatrogenic errors. Owing to these facts, it’s understood that updating the knowledge of root canal anatomy and underlying canal variations is of utmost importance for the clinician. This case report will address the finding of both of these aberrancies in two mandibular molars, along with the clinical management and outcomes of treatment. It will also review previous case reports that have documented similar aberrancies, providing a broader context for understanding these complex anatomical variations and their implications for successful root canal therapy.

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