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Treatment of a Maxillary First Molar with Two Palatal Roots
Vahideh Asghari1, Saeed Rahimi2, Negin Ghasemi1
1Department of Endodontics, Dental School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran;
Abstract:
Thorough knowledge of the morphology and internal anatomy of the root canal system is essential, because it determines the successful outcome of endodontic treatment. The main goal of endodontic treatment is to prevent apical periodontitis and/or to promote the healing of periapical lesion. Presence of two canals or roots on the palatal side of the first maxillary molar has rarely been reported. This case report presents a maxillary first molar with two separate palatal roots.
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