Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case series

A thorough knowledge of the root and the root canal morphology of all existing canals plays a significant role in determining the success of endodontic treatment. Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology should be expected when the dentist treats the same tooth type on both the right and...

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Main Authors: Malik Ashker, Adnan Asaad Habib
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-05-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/sjoralsci.sjoralsci_77_24
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description A thorough knowledge of the root and the root canal morphology of all existing canals plays a significant role in determining the success of endodontic treatment. Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology should be expected when the dentist treats the same tooth type on both the right and left sides of the same patient since one of the most common causes of root canal treatment failure is a missed main or extra canal in the tooth. Knowledge of bilateral symmetry when treating opposing teeth in the same patient is crucial, as it enables dentists to predict the presence of additional roots or canals on the opposite side of the already treated tooth. This paper presented some cases of rare morphological variations with bilateral symmetry in maxillary first and second premolars and second mandibular molars that were successfully treated endodontically.
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spelling doaj-art-46628f85a2c04da682907d7a145e7a662025-08-20T03:40:50ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsSaudi Journal of Oral Sciences2542-78492025-05-0112214314610.4103/sjoralsci.sjoralsci_77_24Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case seriesMalik AshkerAdnan Asaad HabibA thorough knowledge of the root and the root canal morphology of all existing canals plays a significant role in determining the success of endodontic treatment. Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology should be expected when the dentist treats the same tooth type on both the right and left sides of the same patient since one of the most common causes of root canal treatment failure is a missed main or extra canal in the tooth. Knowledge of bilateral symmetry when treating opposing teeth in the same patient is crucial, as it enables dentists to predict the presence of additional roots or canals on the opposite side of the already treated tooth. This paper presented some cases of rare morphological variations with bilateral symmetry in maxillary first and second premolars and second mandibular molars that were successfully treated endodontically.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/sjoralsci.sjoralsci_77_24anatomic symmetrybayonet-shaped canalhomonymous teethroot canal morphologyvertucci’s classification
spellingShingle Malik Ashker
Adnan Asaad Habib
Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case series
Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences
anatomic symmetry
bayonet-shaped canal
homonymous teeth
root canal morphology
vertucci’s classification
title Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case series
title_full Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case series
title_fullStr Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case series
title_full_unstemmed Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case series
title_short Anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology: Case series
title_sort anatomic symmetry of root and root canal morphology case series
topic anatomic symmetry
bayonet-shaped canal
homonymous teeth
root canal morphology
vertucci’s classification
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/sjoralsci.sjoralsci_77_24
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