Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2017
Volume : Volume 7
Issue : Issue 3
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Anil Kumar
akbhagat11@gmail.com
Background: To address the importance of a permanent lower canine with two roots for dental identification considering the internal and external morphology of the canine roots. The knowledge of root canal system of different human teeth is a “road map” for the successful root canal treatment. Endodontic treatment may sometimes fail because morphological features of the tooth adversely affect the treatment procedures. Many investigators have reported the anatomical variations associated with mandibular canines. In majority of cases, mandibular canines have one root and one root canal, although 15% may have two canals. Literature report shows incidence of two-rooted canine as low as 1.7%. This article reports a clinical case of endodontic treatment of mandibular canine with two roots and two canals. The clinicians must always suspect anatomical varieties and use all the available tools to diagnose and manage their cases.
Keywords: Anatomic variation, CBCT, Mandibular canine, Two roots.
