Three-dimensional computed topography analysis of a patient with an unusual anatomy of the maxillary second and third molars

Int J Oral Sci. 2011 Oct;3(4):225-8. doi: 10.4248/IJOS11078.

Abstract

We present a case of a patient with rare anatomy of a maxillary second molar with three mesiobuccal root canals and a maxillary third molar with four separate roots, identified using multi-slice computed topography (CT) and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques. The described case enriched/might enrich our knowledge about possible anatomical aberrations of maxillary molars. In addition, we demonstrate the role of multi-slice CT as an objective tool for confirmatory diagnosis and successful endodontic management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asian People
  • China
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / anatomy & histology*
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Maxilla
  • Molar / anatomy & histology*
  • Molar / diagnostic imaging
  • Molar, Third / anatomy & histology
  • Molar, Third / diagnostic imaging
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Tooth Root / anatomy & histology*
  • Tooth Root / diagnostic imaging