The radix entomolaris and radix paramolaris: an endodontic challenge

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2014 Jul 1;15(4):496-9. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1568.

Abstract

Success of endodontic treatment depends on the proper identi-fication of all the canals, thorough chemomechanical preparation followed by three-dimensional obturation with hermetic seal. Failure of any of these steps may occur due to unusual tooth morphology. Usually mandibular molars have two roots with three canals but in few teeth, the number of roots and canals vary. The variation in the number of roots, if extra root located lingually called radix entomolaris (RE) or located bucally called radix paramolaris (RP). This article presents successful endo-dontic treatment of two mandibular frst molars with extra roots one is with radix entomolaris and other is with radix paramolaris, both of which are rare microstructures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anatomic Variation*
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / anatomy & histology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Molar / anatomy & histology*
  • Periapical Periodontitis / therapy
  • Root Canal Filling Materials / therapeutic use
  • Root Canal Irrigants / therapeutic use
  • Root Canal Obturation / methods
  • Root Canal Preparation / instrumentation
  • Root Canal Preparation / methods
  • Tooth Root / anatomy & histology*
  • Tooth, Nonvital / therapy

Substances

  • Root Canal Filling Materials
  • Root Canal Irrigants