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A Mandibular First Molar with Three Distal Canals: A Case Report and Literature Review
Reza Beyraghshamshir1, Mina Zarei1, Salehe Sekandari2
1Department of Endodontics, Dental School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract:
For a successful root canal treatment, it is critical for a clinician to have complete knowledge of the root canal morphology. There are numerous cases in literature concerning the unusual anatomy of mandibular first molars. This report presents a case of a mandibular first molar with three distal canals. An overview of the types and numbers of the common anatomic forms of this tooth also is presented, as is a summary of published anomalies.
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