Rare Root Canal Configuration in a Second Maxillary Molar: A Case Report

Endodontic treatment is a routine procedure performed daily in dental practices. It requires a good knowledge of all the variations in the configurations of the root canal systems of different groups of teeth. A thorough analysis of all available imaging studies is necessary. Difficulties may arise in the analysis and treatment protocol for rare morphological features of the root canal system. A representative of these cases is the single-rooted upper second molar with one wide canal. The purpose of this article is to present a case with an unusual upper second molar morphology: a single wide root canal. Magnification and good anatomical understanding facilitated detection and treatment, preserving the tooth's function within the dentition.

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Cureus
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2025-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80061
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Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
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Rare Root Canal Configuration in a Second Maxillary Molar: A Case Report

Tsvetelina Borisova-Papancheva, Denitsa Zaneva-Hristova
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Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
1.79
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Rare Root Canal Configuration in a Second Maxillary Molar: A Case Report

Tsvetelina Borisova-Papancheva, Denitsa Zaneva-Hristova
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Abstract

Endodontic treatment is a routine procedure performed daily in dental practices. It requires a good knowledge of all the variations in the configurations of the root canal systems of different groups of teeth. A thorough analysis of all available imaging studies is necessary. Difficulties may arise in the analysis and treatment protocol for rare morphological features of the root canal system. A representative of these cases is the single-rooted upper second molar with one wide canal. The purpose of this article is to present a case with an unusual upper second molar morphology: a single wide root canal. Magnification and good anatomical understanding facilitated detection and treatment, preserving the tooth's function within the dentition.

CureusVol. 17(3)
Medical University of Varna (BG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
1.79
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