Presence of three canals in the mesial root of a mandibular first molar: A case report

Authors

  • Elaine Vianna Freitas Fachin UFRGS
  • Roberta Kochenborger Scarparo UFRGS
  • Gabriela Bagatini Bassegio UFRGS

Keywords:

Anatomy, molar, Endodontics

Abstract

Purpose: In Endodontics knowledge of inner dental anatomy is necessary to successfully accomplish all the sequential clinical procedures during the endodontic therapy. The purpose of this paper was to discuss the occurrence of unusual anatomy of first mandibular molars based on a clinical case of the endodontic treatment of a mandibular molar with atypical number of root canals. Case description: The present study describes the endodontic treatment of a first mandibular molar with four root canals, with the unusual occurrence of three canals in the mesial root. Conclusion: Dental surgeons should have previous knowledge of dental anatomical characteristics to deliver adequate endodontic treatment: pulp chamber shape, and number, location, shape, and direction of root canals. Some teeth may present atypical anatomical characteristics, and the professional should be prepared to identify them and perform the necessary procedures. Key words: Anatomy; molar; Endodontics

Author Biographies

Elaine Vianna Freitas Fachin, UFRGS

Cirurgiã-Dentista UFRGS Especialista em Endodontia UFRGS Master of Science - Universidade de Illinois Doutora em Endodontia - USP Professora Associada da Faculdade de Odontologia UFRGS Professora dos cursos de especialização em Endodontida da Faculdade de Odontologia da UFRGS e do Hospital de Aeronáutica de Canoas

Roberta Kochenborger Scarparo, UFRGS

Cirurgiã- Dentista UFRGS Especialista em Endodontia ABO-RS Mestre em Clínica Odontológica UFRGS Professora Substituta Faculdade de Odontologia da UFRGS Professora dos cursos de especialização em Endodontia da UFRGS e do Hospital de Aeronáutica de Canoas

Gabriela Bagatini Bassegio, UFRGS

Cirurgiã-Dentista UFRGS ex-acadêmica do curso de Odontologia UFRGS

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Published

2008-06-22

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Case Report