Morphologic Variations in Mandibular Premolars: A Report of Three Cases

JOURNAL TITLE: The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

Author
1. Anuj Bhardwaj
2. Jojo Kottoor
3. Denzil Valerian Albequerque
4. Natanasabapathy Velmurugan
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1593
Volume
15
Issue
5
Publishing Year
2014
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam, Kerala, India
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Article keywords

    Abstract

    Aim

    To report cases with morphologic variations in mandibular premolars.

    Background

    Mandibular premolars have earned the reputation for having aberrant anatomy. The occurrence of three canals with three separate (type V, Vertucci) foramina in mandibular premolars is very rare. In this report, three cases are presented involving the root canal treatment of mandibular premolars with three different root and canal configurations. The present report also emphasizes the use of the dental operating microscope to enhance visualization.

    Case description

    Correlation between radiographic findings, use of dental operating microscope and knowledge of aberrant anatomy helps to identify, locate and treat the aberrant anatomy of the tooth.

    Clinical significance

    The treatment was successful as all canals were identified and filled and also as evidenced by relief of symptoms.

    Conclusion

    Success is largely dependent on the use of magnification, which aided in identifying the location of the three individual root canal orifices; thus emphasizing the need to familiarize ourselves with dental microscopy, to obtain maximal anatomic information in endodontic practice.

    How to cite this article

    Bhardwaj A, Kottoor J, Albequerque DV, Velmurugan N. Morphologic Variations in Mandibular Premolars: A Report of Three Cases. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(5): 646-650.

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