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ArticleJournal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran)2024

Two Palatal Roots in Maxillary First Molar, a Rare Entity: Report of Two Cases.

Vineeta Nikhil, Padmanabh Jha, Preeti Mishra, Sonal Sahu, Abhishek Bhargava

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Article in Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Vineeta NikhilConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.
Padmanabh JhaConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.
Preeti MishraConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.
Sonal SahuConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.
Abhishek BhargavaConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

An in-depth understanding of the anatomical variations of maxillary molars is essential for endodontic success. Unlike the maxillary second molars, the presence of a second palatal root is uncommon in the first maxillary molar. This case report describes two cases of non-surgical management of maxillary molars with extra palatal roots. Careful clinical examination, knowledge of the internal anatomy, and the use of advanced radiographic modalities like cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can reveal the presence of variations in the internal and external anatomy of any tooth. Therefore, for nonsurgical as well as surgical management clinicians should always watch out for any deviations in a tooth and utilize all the available tools to diagnose and manage them successfully.

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Anatomical variationsEndodontic failureExtra rootsMaxillary molarPalatal rootRoot canal therapy

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PMID38962080
PMCPMC11217066

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