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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · European Journal of General Dentistry 2012; 1(03): 197-200
DOI: 10.4103/2278-9626.105387
Case Report

Endodontic management of maxillary second molar with 2 palatal roots and root canals: A rare case report

Padmanabh Jha
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Subhartipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Vineeta Nikhil
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Subhartipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Mesha Jha
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Subhartipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Abstract

This case report presents the endodontic management of a maxillary second molar with 2 palatal roots, which have canals with separate orifices and apical foramen. The diagnosis was confirmed by the clinical and radiographic examination of the tooth. Root-canal treatment was performed using rotary instrumentation with Protaper files and obturated with corresponding protaper gutta percha cones and AH Plus sealer.

Keywords

Maxillary second molar - root canal anatomy - 2 palatal roots


Publication History

Article published online:
01 November 2021

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