Three-dimensional computed topography analysis of a patient with an unusual anatomy of the maxillary second and third molars.
- Author:
Jin ZHAO
1
;
Yan LI
;
Zhi-Wei YANG
;
Wei WANG
;
Yan MENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adult; Asian Continental Ancestry Group; China; Dental Pulp Cavity; anatomy & histology; diagnostic imaging; Female; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Maxilla; Molar; anatomy & histology; diagnostic imaging; Molar, Third; anatomy & histology; diagnostic imaging; Root Canal Therapy; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; methods; Tooth Root; anatomy & histology; diagnostic imaging
- From: International Journal of Oral Science 2011;3(4):225-228
- CountryChina
- Language:English
- Abstract: We present a case of a patient with rare anatomy of a maxillary second molar with three mesiobuccal root canals and a maxillary third molar with four separate roots, identified using multi-slice computed topography (CT) and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques. The described case enriched/might enrich our knowledge about possible anatomical aberrations of maxillary molars. In addition, we demonstrate the role of multi-slice CT as an objective tool for confirmatory diagnosis and successful endodontic management.
