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ArticleCureus2026

Beyond the Conventional: Successful Negotiation and Management of the Middle Mesial Canal.

Rayaz Rasheed Moopan, Abhijith P P, Rakesh R Rajan, Sapna C Muddappa, Prabath Singh V P

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Rayaz Rasheed MoopanDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, IND.
Abhijith P PDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, IND.
Rakesh R RajanDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, IND.
Sapna C MuddappaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, IND.
Prabath Singh V PDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Planning endodontic therapy requires a thorough understanding of the root canal system's typical morphology, anatomy, and potential abnormalities. A less common anatomical variation that requires careful investigation is the possibility of a middle mesial canal (MMC) in mandibular molars. The clinician's capacity to identify and treat such canals is greatly improved by the use of magnification. This case series emphasizes the significance of anatomical awareness in attaining predictable endodontic success by presenting clinical cases that highlight the identification and treatment of MMCs under magnification. A six-month clinical follow-up was carried out. The patients remained asymptomatic, with no reported pain or discomfort, and the treated teeth were functional. Clinical examination revealed no tenderness to percussion, swelling, or sinus tract, indicating a favorable clinical outcome.

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bio ceramic sealerdeep margin elevationendodonticsfiber reinforced compositemagnificationmandibular molarmiddle mesial canalroot canal obturation

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PMID42824755
PMCPMC13627915

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