Maxillary First Molars with 2 Distobuccal Canals: A Case Series.

J Endod

Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Published: November 2017

An appreciation of the anatomic complexity of the root canal system is essential at every step of endodontic treatment. Endodontic treatment of teeth with unusual root canal anatomy presents a unique challenge. Eight patients underwent nonsurgical root canal treatment of 3-rooted maxillary first molars in a specialty endodontic private practice. Four cases of Weine type II and 4 cases of Weine type III canal configurations in the distobuccal root of maxillary first molars were presented.This article highlighted an uncommon anatomic variation of 2 canals in the distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar.

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