Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The mandibular second molar has one unique feature regarding internal anatomy: it tends to have a C-shaped configuration in many cases. In mandibular second molar teeth, it is a variance of racial predilection that is frequently observed. During negotiation, debridement, and obturation, the physician is frequently faced with difficulties due to the complexity inherent in this diversity of canal morphology. This case report describes the management of such canal variation, which requires a thorough knowledge of internal anatomy combined with detailed investigations and the operator's skill in cleaning and shaping the canal for better prognostic outcomes.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66728
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401556016