1PG Student, Dept. of Endodontics, Vyas Dental College Jodhpur, Rajasthan
2Associate Professor, Dept. of Endodontics, Vyas Dental College Jodhpur, Rajasthan
3Fellow, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala
4PG Student, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Faridabad, Haryana
5PG Student, Dept. of Endodontics, Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College & Research Centre, Ganga nagar, Rajasthan, India
*Corresponding Author: Email: drrahulvctiwari@gmail.com
Online published on 24 September, 2018.
Mandibular first premolar is often considered as enigma to endodontist. Though most frequent type of tooth configuration reported is the presence of one root and root canal. This case report enlightens the prime aspects of diagnosis and endodontic management of an aberrant configuration with respect to mandibular first premolar. A variation in number of roots as well as canal morphology is not scarce. According to various studies on anatomic configuration 1.8% of mandibular first premolar showed two roots. Root canal morphology can be unpredictable and requires cautious assessment for root canal therapy. This article reports a clinical case of mandibular first premolar with two roots and root canals treated successfully with endodontic therapy.
Mandibular first premolar, Aberrant morphology, Endodontic management
