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A Finite Element Approach for Locating the Center of Resistance of Maxillary Teeth
Published on: April 8, 2020
Four-rooted maxillary first molar having C-shaped palatal root canal morphology evaluated using cone-beam
Jojo Kottoor1, Natanasabapathy Velmurugan, Suma Ballal
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
Abstract:
The aim of this article was to present an endodontically managed maxillary first molar with unusual C-shaped palatal root morphology confirmed by cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) images. CBCT axial images showed the presence of C-shaped palatal root canal anatomy with a palatal root bifurcation at the apical third. The evaluation of CBCT images can result in better understanding of root canal anatomy, which enables the clinician to investigate the root canal system and to clean, shape, and obturate it more effectively.
