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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 42 / No. 1 / Published : 2009-01

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Original Article :

The role of microendodontics in treating mandibular second molar with five canals

Author :

  1. Harry Huiz Peeters*1
  1. Private practitioner

Abstract :

Background: Finding the incidence of anatomical variation in daily practice becomes more frequent due to the development of diagnostic tools such as microscopes and ultrasonic devices. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the normal anatomy of canals and its variations in root canal treatments would be helpful in achieving the desired result. The usual root configuration of a mandibular second molar is two separate roots, distal and mesial, with one canal each. The incidence of 4 distinct root canals in the distal root of C- shaped orifices is a rare phenomenon that is reported in literature. Purpose: To understand the role of microendodontics in treats mandibulary second molar with five canals. Case: This case shows how to locate and manage a rare anatomical variation of mandibular second molar with 4 distinct root canals in the distal aspect of a C-shaped orifice successfully. Case Management: The anatomical variation was overcome with the help of diagnosis and tools such as microscopes and ultrasonic tips. Conclusion: The successful treatment of this case explains that we should have an awareness and understanding of the presence of additional canals and abnormal morphology of the canals. Besides that the operator’s perseverance and patience as well as sophisticated diagnostic tools, such as the dental operating microscope and ultrasonic tips, have an important role in treating unusual configurations of root canals.

Keyword :

C-shaped orifices, dental operating microscope, ultrasonic tips ,


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