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Identification of independent middle mesial canal in mandibular first molar using cone-beam computed tomography
Sung-Ho La1, Dong-Ho Jung, Eun-Cheol Kim
1Seoul-Miso Dental Clinic, Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, South Korea.
Introduction:
The root canal treatment of a mandibular molar with aberrant canal configuration can be diagnostically and technically challenging.
Methods:
This case report presents the clinical management of a mandibular first molar with three separate mesial canals including middle mesial canal, which was confirmed by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.
Results:
Posttreatment images revealed three independent root canals in the mesial root obturated efficiently to the accepted lengths in all three canals.
Conclusion:
This case report highlights the usefulness of CBCT imaging for accurate diagnosis and management of the unusual canal morphology.
