Anatomic Variations and Anomalies in Mandibular First Premolar Teeth
Bharti Sharma *
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Shimla University, India.
Kamal Nabhi
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Shimla University, India.
Shajah Hussain Sheikh
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kashmir University, India.
Pooja Mehra
Department of Periodontology, Shimla University, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Mandibular Premolars have been reported with complex anatomical variations making them one of the most difficult teeth to manage endodontically. A clear knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of human teeth is an essential requirement for all dental procedures especially in the case of root canal treatment that deals with the management of tooth’s internal anatomy. The purpose of this article is to call attention to the internal and external variations associated with the mandibular first premolar, an awareness of which will contribute to increased success of endodontic therapy.
Keywords: Premolar, teeth, anatomical variations.