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The Establishment of a Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model

The Establishment of a Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model

Published on: October 27, 2023

Maxillary molar with two palatal canals.

Meghana V Prabha¹, Soumya Sinha, S V Kiran Kumar

¹Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry, PMNM Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India. meghanaprabha@hotmail.com

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

|February 14, 2013

Summary

Treating maxillary molars with unusual root anatomy is complex. This case report details managing a maxillary first molar’s palatal root with two canals merging in the apical third.

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Area of Science:

Endodontics
Dental Morphology

Background:

Endodontic treatment of maxillary molars presents challenges, especially with aberrant root canal anatomy.
Unusual root anatomy, including extra or lateral canals, complicates diagnosis and treatment success.

Observation:

This case report focuses on the endodontic management of a maxillary first molar.
The specific challenge involved an unusual morphological variation in the palatal root.

Findings:

The maxillary first molar's palatal root exhibited two distinct canals.
These two canals were observed to merge in the apical third of the root.

Implications:

Understanding and managing complex root canal morphology is crucial for successful endodontic therapy.
This case highlights the importance of detailed diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches for aberrant root anatomy in maxillary molars.