Six root canals in maxillary first molar

In this clinical article we report an unusual anatomy that was detected in a maxillary first molar with 6 root canals. The possibility of 6 root canals in this tooth is quite small; however, it must be taken into account in clinical and radiographic evaluation during endodontic treatment. Many times...

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Published in:	Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics Vol. 108; no. 3; pp. e157 - e159
Main Authors:	de Almeida-Gomes, Fábio, DDS, MSc, Maniglia-Ferreira, Claudio, DDS, MSc, PhD, Carvalho de Sousa, Bruno, DDS, MSc, Alves dos Santos, Roberto, DDS, MSc, PhD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Mosby, Inc 01-09-2009
Subjects:	Adult Dental Pulp Cavity - abnormalities Dental Pulp Cavity - diagnostic imaging Dental Pulp Cavity - pathology Dentistry Edetic Acid - therapeutic use Electronics, Medical - instrumentation Gutta-Percha - therapeutic use Humans Male Maxilla - diagnostic imaging Molar - abnormalities Molar - diagnostic imaging Odontometry - instrumentation Radiography Root Canal Filling Materials - therapeutic use Root Canal Irrigants - therapeutic use Root Canal Preparation - methods Sodium Hypochlorite - therapeutic use Surgery Tooth Apex - pathology
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Summary:	In this clinical article we report an unusual anatomy that was detected in a maxillary first molar with 6 root canals. The possibility of 6 root canals in this tooth is quite small; however, it must be taken into account in clinical and radiographic evaluation during endodontic treatment. Many times their presence is noticed only after canal treatment, owing to continuing postoperative discomfort.
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ISSN:	1079-2104 1528-395X
DOI:	10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.04.032