Liu H, Shen Y. Endodontic Treatment of a Maxillary First Molar With Two Separate Palatal Roots: A Case Report.
Cureus 2024;
16:e51907. [PMID:
38333498 PMCID:
PMC10850443 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.51907]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Maxillary first molars exhibit considerable anatomical variation, with a single palatal root being the most common occurrence, while two palatal roots are notably less frequent. This case report details the endodontic treatment of a maxillary first molar with two separate palatal roots. It highlights the critical importance of recognizing these anatomical variations and their unique challenges during endodontic procedures. This report emphasizes the essential role of advanced diagnostic methods, such as cone-beam computed tomography, and the use of microscopic techniques in identifying and treating such cases.
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