Endodontic management of contralateral mandibular first molars with six root canals

Kambhampati Bhargav, Kantheti Sirisha, Mandava Jyothi, Mohan Rao BoddedaJournal of Conservative Dentistry 2017 20(4):282-285The knowledge of variations in root canal morphology is essential for a successful endodontic outcome. Contralateral mandibular molar with six root canals is a rare entity. Root canal treatment of mandibular molars with aberrant canal configuration can be diagnostically and technically challenging. While dealing with variant mandibular molars, mishaps may happen. This case report describes variations in contralateral mandibular molars and also an endodontic mishap while managing them.

Source: Journal of Conservative Dentistry - November 24, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kambhampati Bhargav Kantheti Sirisha Mandava Jyothi Mohan Rao Boddeda Source Type: research