Endodontic treatment of an unusual mandibular second molar

Abstract A case involving unusual pulpal morphology due to fusion or gemination was treated by conservative endodontic treatment. Clinically, the involved mandibular second molar had an enlarged clinical crown and an extra cusp with a deep carious lesion. Careful negotiation, instrumentation and obturation of the root canal system led to successful treatment.     

Endodontic treatment of a taurodontic premolar with five canals

Taurodontism is a morpho‐anatomical abnormality in the shape of a tooth. An enlarged pulp chamber, apical displacement of the pulpal floor and no constriction at the level of the cemento‐enamel junction are the characteristic features. Special care is required in all aspects of endodontic treatment of a taurodontal tooth, including identifying the orifice, canal exploration, cleaning, shaping and obturation of the root canal. This case report describes the successful endodontic treatment of a taurodontic mandibular second premolar with five root canals.     

Endodontic treatment of mandibular incisors with two root canals: report of two cases

The root canal anatomy of mandibular incisors can present a number of variations, including multiple canals. Two case reports are presented to illustrate the serendipitous discovery and successful non-surgical endodontic management of complex canal systems in mandibular incisors. In both cases, all four mandibular incisors had two canals each.     

Anomalous mandibular premolars: a mandibular first premolar with three roots and a mandibular second premolar with a C‐shaped canal system

Aim To describe unusual variations in the root morphology and root canal systems of mandibular first and second premolar teeth extracted for orthodontic reasons. Summary Normally mandibular first and second premolar teeth have single roots with single canals. A 15‐year‐old patient presented for orthodontic treatment and two mandibular premolar teeth were examined post‐extraction. The mandibular first premolar exhibited three distinct, separate roots and the mandibular second premolar exhibited a C‐shaped root canal system. The coronal morphology of each of the mandibular premolars revealed dimensions and anatomy within normal limits. The incidence of a three‐rooted mandibular first premolar is approximately 0.2%. Key learning points ? Thorough clinical and radiographic interpretation is important in recognizing anomalous root and root canal systems. ? The most common forms of root and canal systems and its aberrations must be understood to realize variations from normal do occur. ? Successful root canal treatment requires an accurate diagnosis of the root canal system using all available aids. ? Value of microcomputed tomography in the study of anatomy ex vivo and cone‐beam tomography in clinical endodontics of complex premolar cases is increasing.     

Endodontic treatment of a mandibular first molar with three mesial canals and broken instrument removal

To succeed in any dental procedure, the clinician's awareness of the patient's dental anatomy and its variations is crucial. In endodontic therapy, obtaining full information about the root canals' variations can affect the outcome substantially. This case report presents the endodontic treatment of a mandibular first molar exhibiting three mesial root canals with 4 mm of a separated K-file in the coronal third of the mesiolingual canal on an 18-year-old female patient. This case demonstrates the importance of locating additional canals in any roots undergoing endodontic treatment and how the clinician's awareness of aberrant internal anatomy may change the treatment results.     

Taurodontism: a review of the condition and endodontic treatment challenges

Taurodontism can be defined as a change in tooth shape caused by the failure of Hertwig's epithelial sheath diaphragm to invaginate at the proper horizontal level. An enlarged pulp chamber, apical displacement of the pulpal floor, and no constriction at the level of the cementoenamel junction are the characteristic features. Although permanent molar teeth are most commonly affected, this change can also be seen in both the permanent and deciduous dentition, unilaterally or bilaterally, and in any combination of teeth or quadrants. Whilst it appears most frequently as an isolated anomaly, its association with several syndromes and abnormalities has also been reported. The literature on taurodontism in the context of endodontics up to March 2007 was reviewed using PubMed, MEDLINE and Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature. Despite the clinical challenges in endodontic therapy, taurodontism has received little attention from clinicians. In performing root canal treatment on such teeth, one should appreciate the complexity of the root canal system, canal obliteration and configuration, and the potential for additional root canal systems. Careful exploration of the grooves between all orifices particularly with magnification, use of ultrasonic irrigation; and a modified filling technique are of particular use.     

Root and canal morphology of mandibular first and second molar teeth in a Jordanian population

Aim  To examine the root and canal morphology of mandibular permanent first and second molar teeth in a Jordanian population.
Methodology  A total of 685 extracted mandibular first and second permanent molar teeth were collected from dental clinics within north Jordan. The teeth were examined visually and the root number and morphology were recorded. After that, access cavities were prepared, pulp tissue dissolved by sodium hypochlorite and the root canals injected with Indian ink. Stained teeth were decalcified with 10% nitric acid, dehydrated with ascending concentrations of alcohol and rendered clear by immersion in methyl salicylate. The following observations were evaluated: (i) number of canals per root; (ii) number of root canals per tooth; (iii) canal configuration in each root; (iv) number and location of lateral canals and (v) presence of intercanal communications.
Results  Of 330 mandibular first molars, the majority had three (48%) or four (46%) canals, whilst 4% had a third disto-lingual root. Of 355 mandibular second molars, 58% had three canals, 19% two and 17% had four canals, whilst 10% had C-shaped roots. The most prevalent canal configuration in the mesial root of both first (53%) and second (40%) molars was type IV, and in distal roots was type I (54% in first and 79% in second molars).
Conclusions  Jordanian mandibular first and second molar teeth exhibit features close to the average Caucasian root and canal morphology.     

下颌第二磨牙根管系统的临床诊断和治疗

目的:探讨下颌第二磨牙根管系统的特征及临床诊断和治疗方法。方法:选取患牙髓炎或根尖周炎的下颌第二磨牙 127个,拍摄术前X线片,探查根管,确定根管形态和类型;采用机用镍钛器械Hero642预备根管,热牙胶垂直加压技术充填根管。根据治疗前后的X线片评价根管预备和充填效果。结果:下颌第二磨牙独立 3个根管的发生率为 54. 3%, 独立 2个根管和单一根管的发生率为 11. 0%和 3. 1%,C形根管的发生率为 31. 5%,以Ⅰ、Ⅱ型居多。所有患牙均无根管内并发症发生,治疗效果佳。结论:下颌第二磨牙根管系统以独立的 3个根管为主,其次为C形根管,根管探查结合X线片可诊断C形根管;机用镍钛器械预备根管热牙胶垂直加压技术充填根管可获得良好的治疗效果。     

Root and canal morphology of mandibular first and second permanent molar teeth in a Ugandan population

We investigated root and canal morphology of permanent mandibular molar teeth in a Ugandan population. Mandibular first (n = 224) and second (n = 223) molars were collected from patients visiting dental clinics in Kampala and prepared by a clearing technique. An endodontic access cavity was prepared in each tooth. The teeth were consecutively immersed in 5% sodium hypochlorite, 10% nitric acid, and 99% methyl salicylate. India ink was coronally injected into the pulp chamber and withdrawn apically by suction. The teeth were viewed under a magnifying lens and the numbers of root canals and their configurations, lateral canals, intercanal communications, and multiple apical foramina were recorded, along with the number of roots and their morphology. Student’s t test for independent samples was used to assess significant differences in the root canal system. All specimens were two-rooted with one mesial and one distal root. Root fusion was more frequent in the second than in the first molar: 3.2% versus 0.4%. Vertucci type IV canal configuration was most frequently recorded in the mesial root of the first (44.6%) and second (49.8%) molars. Type 1 canal configuration was predominant in the distal root in first (84.8%) and second (94.2%) molars. Multiple apical foramina were more frequent in the first than in the second molar, as were intercanal communications and lateral canals. Type I and IV canal configurations were predominant in the distal and mesial roots, respectively, of both the first and second molars.     

Endodontic treatment of an invaginated maxillary lateral incisor with a periradicular lesion and a healthy pulp

AIM: To report the healing of a periradicular lesion following nonsurgical root canal treatment of a dental invagination. SUMMARY: A case of dens invaginatus type 3 with a periradicular lesion and a healthy pulp is reported. Nonsurgical root canal treatment of the invagination was performed successfully and resolved an associated periradicular lesion. Despite the complex anatomy and a diagnosis of apical periodontitis, pulp health was retained after endodontic treatment of the invaginated canal. Clinical considerations and treatment are discussed and reported. KEY LEARNING POINTS: Dens invaginatus can present in a variety of forms, knowledge of which can usefully inform endodontic diagnosis and treatment. In certain cases, success can be achieved by treating the invagination alone. Pulp health may be preserved during and after treatment of an infected invagination.     

Regenerative endodontic procedure combined with non-surgical root canal treatment in an immature permanent maxillary molar: A 7-year follow-up case report

The aim of this report is to present the results of a personalised endodontic treatment for an immature molar, using regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) combined with non-surgical root canal treatment (NSRCT), with 7 years of follow-up. The tooth#3 presented combined endodontic pathologies in each root, with different pulpal and periapical status. A REP in the palatal (P) canal and a NSCRT in the mesio-buccal (MB) and disto-buccal (DB) canals were performed. Absence of clinical signs/symptoms and continuous palatal root development with apical closure were observed over 4-years. After 5-years an apical lesion in the MB root was observed. Both MB canals were selectively retreated by completely filling them with TotalFill BC RRM Fast Set putty. After 7-years, the tooth remained functional and the apical lesion was resolving. The palatal root was completely mature. This case report reveals the potential for use of combined treatment approaches for immature multirooted teeth.     

Endodontic retreatment of a maxillary second molar with three separate buccal roots

A rare case of a four-rooted maxillary second molar in a 39-year-old male patient is reported. After clinical and radiographic examination, two separate mesio-buccal roots were detected, and a treatment plan consisting treatment of the mesio-buccal roots and retreatment of the disto-buccal and palatal roots was made to resolve the previous treatment failure. The tooth was treated by orthograde endodontic retreatment in two visits. Mesio-buccal canals that were located in the separate mesio-buccal roots (which were missed in previous treatment) were found and treated. The case report underlines the importance of complete knowledge about root canal morphology and possible variations, coupled with full clinical and radiographic examination, in order to increase the ability of clinicians to treat difficult cases.     

下颌第二磨牙C形根管的研究现状

C形根管系统的解剖形态多变常见于下颌第二磨牙,最主要的解剖学特征为弧形峡区连接各个根管。尽早识别C形根管的构造有助于根管系统的清理、成形和充填。C形根管形态上的变化使治疗变得困难,因此治疗前的正确诊断是有必要的。近年来,显微CT作为一种无创方式被用于C形根管横断面的研究。     

Root canal treatment of a mandibular canine with three root canals. Case report

The differing morphological manifestations of the root canal system have been the subject of research, and the incidence of various shapes of root canal systems has been classified. The present case describes the root canal treatment of a rare morphological pattern, namely a mandibular permanent canine with three root canals. No report of a similar case has been published previously.     

Root canal treatment of a mandibular first molar with three mesial root canals

The dynamic concept of the root canal system, describing a variable morphology of multiple root canals interconnected by anastomoses, has been established as the prevailing state in mandibular molars. This case report presents the treatment of a mandibular first molar with five root canals, of which three were located in the mesial root. A third middle root canal was found between the mesiobuccal and mesiolingual root canals. The morphological pattern of separate apical terminations of the three mesial root canals, as manifested in this case, is a very rare one and seldom encountered.