Gautam P Badole1, Manjusha M Warhadpande2, Pratima R Shenoi3, Chandrakant Lachure4, Shital G Badole3. 1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, VSPM's Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, India. Electronic address: badole_g15@yahoo.co.in. 2. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, India. 3. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, VSPM's Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, India. 4. Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The complexity of the root canal system of maxillary molars presents a constant challenge in the diagnosis and treatment of these teeth. This case report describes the importance of a surgical operating microscope and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging. METHODS: Root canal treatment of a left maxillary first molar with 3 roots and 7 canals was successfully performed. Seven canals were identified with the help of a surgical operating microscope and CBCT imaging. CBCT images also confirmed the 3 roots and 7 canals in the right maxillary first molar. RESULTS: CBCT images confirmed a type IV canal pattern in the distal and palatal root, whereas the mesial root had a type VIII canal pattern. CONCLUSIONS: The use of a surgical operating microscope and CBCT imaging helps the clinician to diagnose unusual anatomy of a tooth and facilitate successful endodontic treatment.
INTRODUCTION: The complexity of the root canal system of maxillary molars presents a constant challenge in the diagnosis and treatment of these teeth. This case report describes the importance of a surgical operating microscope and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging. METHODS: Root canal treatment of a left maxillary first molar with 3 roots and 7 canals was successfully performed. Seven canals were identified with the help of a surgical operating microscope and CBCT imaging. CBCT images also confirmed the 3 roots and 7 canals in the right maxillary first molar. RESULTS: CBCT images confirmed a type IV canal pattern in the distal and palatal root, whereas the mesial root had a type VIII canal pattern. CONCLUSIONS: The use of a surgical operating microscope and CBCT imaging helps the clinician to diagnose unusual anatomy of a tooth and facilitate successful endodontic treatment.
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