Additional roots: Challenge to the endodontist Sinha Dakshita Joy1,*, Sinha Ashish Amit2 1Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kothiwal Dental College Research Centre and Hospital, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India 2Reader, Department of Pedodontics, Kothiwal Dental College Research Centre and Hospital, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India *Corresponding author: Dakshita Joy Sinha, Reader Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Kothiwal Dental College Research Centre and Hospital, Moradabad-244001 E-mail ID: djvaghela@yahoo.co.in Ph. +919760340728
Online published on 18 April, 2014. Abstract Introduction: Success of endodontic treatment warrants an in-depth knowledge of the root canal anatomy. Mandibular molars may have an additional root located lingually (radix entomolaris) or buccally (radix paramolaris). Successful outcome of the root canal treatment depends to a great extent on the sound knowledge about the awareness and understanding of the variations in the root and canal anatomy. Objective and case report: The purpose of this report of two cases is to create an awareness and understanding of these two types of root morphologies so as to avoid procedural errors during endodontic therapy. Conclusion: A better understanding of the root canal morphology is essential for endodontic treatment success. Top Keywords Anatomical Variation, Mandibular Molar, Radix Entomolaris, Radix Paramolaris. Top |