Endodontic management of a C-shaped maxillary first molar with three independent buccal root canals by using cone-beam computed tomography.
10.5395/rde.2012.37.3.175
- Author:
Lorena KARANXHA
1
;
Hee Jin KIM
;
Sung Ok HONG
;
Wan LEE
;
Pyung Sik KIM
;
Kyung San MIN
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Wonkwang University School of Dentistry, Iksan, Korea. endomin@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Anatomical variation;
CBCT;
C-shaped;
Maxillary first molar
- MeSH:
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
Dental Pulp Cavity;
Floors and Floorcoverings;
Molar
- From:Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
2012;37(3):175-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to present a method for endodontic management of a maxillary first molar with unusual C-shaped morphology of the buccal root verified by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. This rare anatomical variation was confirmed using CBCT, and nonsurgical endodontic treatment was performed by meticulous evaluation of the pulpal floor. Posttreatment image revealed 3 independent canals in the buccal root obturated efficiently to the accepted lengths in all 3 canals. Our study describes a unique C-shaped variation of the root canal system in a maxillary first molar, involving the 3 buccal canals. In addition, our study highlights the usefulness of CBCT imaging for accurate diagnosis and management of this unusual canal morphology.
