Complicated canal morphology of mandibular first premolar

J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2015 Aug;7(Suppl 2):S809-11. doi: 10.4103/0975-7406.163576.

Abstract

The aim of this article was to report an unusual anatomic variation of mandibular first premolar, with one root and three distinct canals, which leave pulp chamber and merge short of apex to exit as two separate apical foramina. The incidence of three canals existing as two apical foramina has only been documented in the literature by a few case reports. To achieve successful endodontic treatment, the clinician has to identify the different canal configurations and treat them properly.

Keywords: Anatomical variations; mandibular first premolar; root morphology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports