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Endodontic treatment of a mandibular second premolar with three root canals
Carlos Aguiar1, Daniela Mendes, Andréa Câmara
1Department of Prosthetics and Oral and Facial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, at Federal University of Pernambuco, in Recife, Brazil. cmaguiar.ufpe@yahoo.com.br
Aim:
The purpose of this case report is to describe a nonsurgical endodontic treatment of a mandibular left second premolar with two separate roots and three distinct root canals.
Background:
In endodontics, the possible existence of extra canals must be considered before endodontic treatment is instituted. A wide morphological variation of the root canal system is known to exist.
Case Description:
A 36-year-old male patient was referred for endodontic treatment on the left mandibular second premolar. Radiographic examination of the involved tooth revealed an unusual, complex root canal anatomy. There was an irregular root morphology consisting of two distinct roots and three canals.
Summary:
This case report describes the successful nonsurgical endodontic treatment of a mandibular left second premolar with two separate roots and three distinct root canals filled using size 35 Thermafil gutta-percha carriers and AH Plus sealer. On the one-year follow-up radiograph, the tooth was asymptomatic, confirming adequate healing with no complications.
Clinical Significance:
Even in a tooth with an extremely complex root canal morphology, conventional endodontic treatment without surgical intervention can result in adequate healing without any complications.
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