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Maxillary molar with two palatal roots: Two case reports
R V S Chakradhar Raju1, V Chandrasekhar, Chandra Vijay Singh
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, AP, India.
Abstract:
An awareness and understanding of the presence of an additional root and unusual root canal morphology is essential as it determines the successful outcome of endodontic treatment. Aberrations in root canal anatomy are commonly occurring phenomena. A thorough knowledge of basic root canal anatomy and its variation is necessary for successful completion of endodontic treatment. This report points to the importance of looking for additional roots and canals because knowledge of their existence would enable clinician to treat a case successfully that otherwise might end in failure.
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