Four-Rooted Mandibular First Molar with an Unusual Developmental Root Fusion Line: A Case Report

The paper describes the anatomical variation of four roots in a mandibular permanent first molar diagnosed using multiple angulated preoperative radiographs and its successful nonsurgical endodontic management. Careful observation and exploration of the pulpal floor using a dental operating microsco...

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Main Authors: Jojo Kottoor, Denzil Valerian Albuquerque, Natanasabapathy Velmurugan, Mylswamy Sumitha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/237302
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Summary:The paper describes the anatomical variation of four roots in a mandibular permanent first molar diagnosed using multiple angulated preoperative radiographs and its successful nonsurgical endodontic management. Careful observation and exploration of the pulpal floor using a dental operating microscope revealed a peculiar developmental root fusion line on the pulp chamber floor. Based on the above observation, a correlation between this unusual line and the existence of additional roots has been proposed and discussed.
ISSN:2090-6447
2090-6455