The Use of Dentascan to Diagnose and Treat Mandibular Premolar with Multiple Canals
Rakesh Kumar Yadav *
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anil Chandra
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Hemant Kumar Yadav
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
Ramesh Bharti
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Vjay Kumar Shakya
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Abstract
Introduction: For successful endodontic therapy it is vital to have thorough knowledge of morphology of the root canal system and its variations besides proficient aseptic intraoperative condition. Mandibular second premolars are usually single rooted tooth with single root canal system. The incidence of the number of roots and the number of canals varies greatly in the literature.
Methods and Results: This case report describes an unusual case of mandibular second premolar with two roots and five root canals. This was confirmed by radiographs, dentascan and dental operating microscope (DOM), and was successfully treated using K files system, gutta-percha and AH plus sealer in lateral condensation manner.
Conclusion: The clinical significance of this case report is that the precise awareness about the aberrant morphologies of the root canal system can only be appreciated when advanced radiographic techniques, magnification and illumination are used to treat such type of cases.
Keywords: Mandibular premolar, root canal morphology, endodontic therapy dentascan, dental operating microscope (DOM)