The retreatment of a mandibular second premolar with unusual canal anatomy

Authors

  • AEV Pai Professor, Manipal University, India
  • S Gautam Lecturer, Kantipur Dental College, Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Nepal
  • M Kundabala Professor, Manipal University, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v7i3.2741

Abstract

Mandibular premolars usually have a single root and canal. Complex root canal system with atypical variations is a common finding among them. Failure to identify such a one can affect the prognosis of endodontic treatment. Apart from knowledge and sophisticated instruments, a good clinical expertise is required in identifying, tracing and treating such a root canal system. This case report is on the retreatment of a left mandibular second premolar (44) having a Vertucci's Type III canal configuration. Inability to identify this canal configuration led to a missed canal, faulty obturation and post treatment apical periodontitis.

DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v7i3.2741

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2009) Vol.7, No.3 Issue 27, 298-300

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Pai, A., Gautam, S., & Kundabala, M. (2010). The retreatment of a mandibular second premolar with unusual canal anatomy. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 7(3), 298–300. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v7i3.2741

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2009)

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Case Notes