A Rare Case of a Maxillary First Molar with Three Mesio-Buccal Canals

Aws Hashim Ali Alkadhim; Nusima Mohamed; Sarah Taha  Al-Ani

doi:10.33102/mjosht.v7i3.192

Authors

Aws Hashim Ali Alkadhim Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 55100, Malaysia.
Nusima Mohamed Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 55100, Malaysia.
Sarah Taha Al-Ani WeCare Medical clinic, Kuala Lumpur, 55100, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/mjosht.v7i3.192

Keywords:

root canal treatment, maxillary first molar, mesiobuccal canals.

Abstract

The maxillary first molar has the highest failure rate of root canal treatment, with missing canals being one of the most common causes of failure. This case illustrates the wide range of root canal anatomy in the maxillary first molar. Therefore, during endodontic care, anatomical variation should be taken into account by radiographic and clinical evaluations.

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