Publication: The retreatment of a mandibular second premolar with unusual canal anatomy
Date
2009
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Mandibular premolars usually have a single root and canal. Complex root canal system with atypical variations is a
common finding among them. Failure to identify such a one can affect the prognosis of endodontic treatment.
Apart from knowledge and sophisticated instruments, a good clinical expertise is required in identifying, tracing and
treating such a root canal system.
This case report is on the retreatment of a left mandibular second premolar (44) having a Vertucci’s Type III canal
configuration. Inability to identify this canal configuration led to a missed canal, faulty obturation and post treatment
apical periodontitis
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Pai AEV 1, Gautam S 2, Kundabala M 1
1 Professor, Manipal University, India, 2 Lecturer, Kantipur Dental College, Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Nepal