Missed canal…call from radix entomolaris. (13th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patil, Anil; Shigli, Anand; Tamagond, Sridevi B; Pushpalatha, C
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-03-13
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-202204
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A comprehensive understanding of root and root canal morphology of primary teeth is valuable for successful endodontic therapy. A supernumerary root is a developmental anomaly which can affect any tooth. An extra root placed lingually (radix entomolaris) or buccally (radix paramolaris) can be seen in mandibular molars nonetheless; bilateral association of an additional root in deciduous mandibular molars is rare. This report aimed to describe the diagnosis, significance and management of an extra root in deciduous mandibular molars bilaterally in perspective of modern clinical paediatric endodontics.