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ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2025

Bridging the gap in aberrant root canal systems: Case series.

Seethalakshmi Tamizhselvan, Diana Davidson, Srinivasan Manali Ramakrishnan

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Article in Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics, 2025. 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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3 authors.

Seethalakshmi TamizhselvanDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Diana DavidsonDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Srinivasan Manali RamakrishnanDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Endodontic success depends on accurate diagnosis, complete debridement of diseased pulp tissue, and adequate disinfection of the root canal system. It is essential to have a solid grasp of root canal variations. Inadequate knowledge of complex root canal configurations can lead to missed canals, failure to negotiate canal deviations, bifurcations, trifurcations, anastomoses, fins, and isthmuses, thereby complicating treatment. This case series focuses on the importance of diagnosis, radiographic interpretation, and treatment planning in managing maxillary first premolars and mandibular second premolars with aberrant canal anatomy.

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Anatomic variationscone-beam computed tomographyendodontic treatmentpremolars

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PMCPMC12377665

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