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Bhavana Gandhi1, Anand C Patil2
1Postgraduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum.
Abstract:
Dental anatomical variations play a significant role in the diagnosis and a successful treatment outcome in endodontics. It is essential for the clinician to have a clear picture and understanding of the pulpal anatomy and its variations. In a mandibular second premolar, it is rare to find extra roots and canals. The aim of the present article is to report a case about the successful diagnosis, and clinical management of a three-rooted mandibular second premolar with three independent roots and canals.
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