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The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

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Published on: January 13, 2023

Single-rooted primary first mandibular molar.

SelvaKumar Haridoss¹, Kavitha Swaminathan², Vijayakumar Rajendran¹

¹Department of Pedodontics, SRM Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

BMJ Case Reports

|August 24, 2014

Summary

Single-rooted molars in primary teeth are rare. This case report details successful endodontic treatment for a primary mandibular first molar with this unusual single-root anatomy, emphasizing anatomical knowledge for dental therapy.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Dentistry
Endodontics
Dental Morphology

Background:

Understanding root canal anatomy is crucial for successful endodontic therapy.
Morphological variations in primary dentition, such as single-rooted molars, are uncommon.

Observation:

A case of endodontic treatment on a primary left mandibular first molar with a single root is presented.
This primary molar exhibited abnormal root morphology.

Findings:

Successful endodontic treatment was achieved despite the anomalous anatomy.
The treatment highlights the importance of recognizing and managing dental anatomical variations.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning are vital for managing rare dental anomalies.
Knowledge of root canal variations is essential for effective pediatric endodontic outcomes.