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A Three-Rooted Permanent Maxillary Canine: A Rare Anatomical Variant
Saravanan Kandasamy1, Naveen Balakrishnan1, Manoj Chandrasekar1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|June 15, 2019
Summary
This study reports an extremely rare case of a maxillary canine tooth with three roots and three root canals. This anatomical variation is unprecedented in dental literature.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Anatomy
- Endodontics
Background:
- Maxillary canines typically present with a single root and a single root canal.
- Variations in root canal anatomy are uncommon but significant in endodontic treatment.
- Previous literature documents rare instances of two roots and two canals in maxillary canines.
Observation:
- A unique case of a permanent maxillary canine exhibiting three distinct roots was identified.
- Detailed examination revealed the presence of three separate root canals within these three roots.
- This presentation represents a significant deviation from typical canine tooth morphology.
Findings:
- The maxillary canine in this case demonstrated a trifurcated root system.
- Three independent root canals were confirmed, correlating with the three roots.
- This finding is the first documented instance of a three-rooted, three-canaled maxillary canine.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough radiographic and clinical examination in endodontics.
- Understanding rare anatomical variations is crucial for successful root canal therapy.
- Such anomalies may necessitate modified endodontic approaches and treatment planning.
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