Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
DR Prashant P Shetty
drprashant10@rediffmail.com

Abstract

Background:  The  primary  objective  of  endodontic  therapy  is  to  achieve  a  three-dimensional obturation  of  the  root  canal  space  after  adequate  preparation  of  the  canal  space  to  remove  the  tissue  debris,  microorganisms,  and  their  byproducts.  Missed  roots  and  canals are  a  major  reason  for  failure  of   root canal therapy.  Technological  advances  have  given  the  clinician  ample  opportunity  to  identify  and  treat  these  aberrations  successfully .  The present article discusses the successful treatment and  preservation of  a  mandibular  third  molar  with  three separate  roots  and  5  root canals, which  was  confirmed  with  spiral  CT  and  precisely  located  with  the  help  of  fluorescence  dye.

Keywords: Mid  mesial, spiral CT,  fluorescence  dye,  ultrasonics  tips, mandibular 3rd molar, molar, anatomy, extra canals.