Journal of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics

Register      Login

VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 1 ( January-June, 2016 ) > List of Articles

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Unusual Location of a Second Mesiobuccal Canal in the Maxillary First Molar managed with the Aid of Cone-beam Computed Tomography

N Velmurugan, R Randhya, Sathish Sundar, Dinesh Kowsky, Buvaneshwari Arul

Citation Information : Velmurugan N, Randhya R, Sundar S, Kowsky D, Arul B. Unusual Location of a Second Mesiobuccal Canal in the Maxillary First Molar managed with the Aid of Cone-beam Computed Tomography. J Oper Dent Endod 2016; 1 (1):35-38.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10047-0009

Published Online: 01-12-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


Abstract

Introduction

The purpose of this article was to emphasize the importance of understanding root canal anatomy and its variations for successful endodontic treatment.

Methods

This case report presents the detection and endodontic management of eccentrically placed second mesiobuccal (MB) canal in maxillary first molar with the help of dental operating microscope and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning.

Results

Cone-beam computed tomography images showed broad MB root with second MB canal located closer to palatal orifice.

Conclusion

This report describes a variation in canal location and complex anatomy of maxillary first molar with posttreatment apical periodontitis which was managed successfully with the aid of dental operating microscope and CBCT.

How to cite this article

Randhya R, Sundar S, Kowsky D, Velmurugan N, Arul B. Unusual Location of a Second Mesiobuccal Canal in the Maxillary First Molar managed with the Aid of Cone-beam Computed Tomography. J Oper Dent Endod 2016;1(1):35-38.


PDF Share
  1. Dimension, anatomy and morphology of the mesiobuccal root canal system in maxillary molars. J Endod 2010;36(6):985-989.
  2. Endodontic management of maxillary first molar with as single root and single canal diagnosed with the aid of spiral CT: a case report. J Endod 2006;32(7):687-691.
  3. Some unusual clinical cases on root anatomy of permanent maxillary molars. J Endod 1997 Feb;23(2):127-128.
  4. A five canal maxillary first molar. J Endod 1984 Apr;10(4):156-157.
  5. New nomenclature for extra canals based on four reported cases of maxillary first molars with six canals. J Endod 2010;36(6):1073-1078.
  6. Maxillary first molar with seven root canals diagnosed with cone-beam computed tomography scanning: a case report. J Endod 2010 May;36(5):915-921.
  7. Endodontic management of a maxillary first molar with eight root canal systems evaluated using cone-beam computed tomography scanning: a case report. J Endod 2011;37(5):715-719.
  8. Effect of magnification on locating the MB2 canal in maxillary molars. J Endod 2002;28(4):324-327.
  9. Incidence and configuration of canal systems in the mesiobuccal root of maxillary first and second molars. J Endod 1990 Jul;16(7):311-317.
  10. Non surgical ultrasonic endodontic instruments. Dent Clin North Am 2004 Jan;48(1):19-34.
  11. Accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography in the detection of a second mesiobuccal root canal in endodontically treated teeth: an ex-vivo study. J Endod 2015;41(10):1678-1681.
  12. Evaluation of root canal configuration of mandibular molars in a brazilian population by using cone-beam computed tomography: An in vivo Study. J Endod 2013;39(7):849-852.
  13. Cone-beam computed tomography study of root and canal morphology of maxillary first and second molars in an Indian population. J Endod 2010;36(10):1622-1627.
  14. Diagnosis of second mesiobuccal canal in maxillary first molars among patients visiting a tertiary care hospital. Int J Biomed Sci 2015;11(2):107-108.
  15. Haddix. Tooth morpholoy and Access cavity preparation. In: Cohen S, Burns RC, editors. Pathways of the Pulp. 10th ed. St. Louis: Mosby Year Book; 2010. p. 136-222.
  16. Frequency of second mesiobuccal canal in permanent maxillary first molars using the operating microscope and selective dentin removal: a clinical study. Contemp Clin Dent 2015;6(1):74-78.
  17. Canal configuration in the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molar: a clinical study. J Endod 1994 Mar;20(3):135-137.
  18. Root canal anatomy of maxillary first and second permanent molars. Int Endod J 2000;33(5):405-414.
  19. Cone-beam computed tomography study of root and canal morphology of maxillary first molar in an Iranian population. Avicenna J Dent Res 2015;7(1):e24088.
  20. Endodontic management of a maxillary first molar with unusual location of second mesiobuccal orifice. J Conserv Dent 2010 Jul-Sep;13(3):162-164.
PDF Share
PDF Share

© Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD.