An Insight into Anatomical Variations in Maxillary Molars: A Case Series

Manisha Nepal; Vanita Gautam; Snigdha Shubham; Rupam Tripathi; Rinku Sah

Manisha Nepal Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa
Vanita Gautam Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa
Snigdha Shubham Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa
Rupam Tripathi Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa
Rinku Sah Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v6i2.22502

The aim of this article is to show different anatomic complexities of the root canal system related to maxillary molars. Maxillary molars are presumed to have only three roots with three canals but this is not always the case, it might present with different variations. Some of the anatomical variations such as, mesiobuccal2 (MB2) canals in maxillary 1st and 2nd molars, two rooted maxillary 1st and 2nd molar, one rooted maxillary 2nd molar, C-shaped upper 2nd molar and maxillary 2nd molar with extra palatal root are reported in this case series. Hence, in treating each tooth every dentist must keep foresight that complex anatomy occurs often enough to be considered normal and manage them accordingly.

Keywords: Anatomical variations, extra palatal root, maxillary molars, mesiobuccal