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Extra roots and root canals in premolar and molar teeth: review of an endodontic challenge
Zahed Mohammadi1, Sousan Shalavi2, Hamid Jafarzadeh3
1Iranian Center for Endodontic research (ICER), Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
The main goal of endodontic treatment is healing of the periapical tissues which are gained by elimination of bacteria and their byproducts from the canal and prevention from reinfection. Understanding of root canal anatomy is an essential part in endodontic treatment. Anatomic forms and variations in special teeth should be well known, one of them is extra roots/ canals. Although possible aberrations of canal anatomy should be considered for all teeth, some teeth should be highlighted. This review addresses the prevalence, diagnosis (clinical and radiographic), and endodontic management of teeth with extra roots/canals.
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