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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 51-54 |
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3-D diagnosis-assisted management of anomalous mandibular molar
Neelam Mittal, Isha Narang
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Correspondence Address:
Isha Narang
Room no. 74, Kasturba Girls Hostel, BHU, Varanasi-221 005, Uttar Pradesh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0976-237X.95105
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This case report describes the successful non-surgical endodontic management of carious exposed three-rooted mandibular molar with four root canals detected on the pre-operative radiograph taken with 20 degrees mesial angulation and confirmed with a 64-slice helical computed tomography scan-assisted 3-D-reconstructed images. Access cavity shape was modified to locate the extra canal with respect to the distolingual root in the left mandibular first molar. Copious irrigation was accomplished with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA. Biomechanical preparation was done using protapers. Calcium hydroxide dressing was done for 1 week. The tooth was obturated using gutta percha and AH 26 root canal sealer, and it was permanently restored with composite. Clinical examination on follow-up visits revealed no sensitivity to percussion and palpation in the left mandibular first molar. Thorough knowledge of root canal variations and use of advanced diagnostic modalities lead to successful non-surgical management of the complex cases. |
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