C-shaped mandibular primary first molar diagnosed with cone beam computed tomography: A novel case report and literature review of primary molars' root canal systems

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2016 Oct-Dec;34(4):397-404. doi: 10.4103/0970-4388.191438.

Abstract

Knowledge of the different anatomical variations in root canal system of dedicious dentition will improve the practice of the pediatric dentists. The teeth with C-shaped root canal configurations are definitely a problem in endodontic treatment. Dentists who are specialists of endodontics must have adequate knowledge about various root canal morphologies of primary tooth that have a tendency for rapid progression of dental caries to achieve a technically satisfactory outcome. This report presents an extraordinary case of unusual tooth morphology involving the mandibular first primary molar with a C-shaped configuration which has not yet been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anatomic Variation
  • Child
  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Dental Caries / diagnostic imaging
  • Dental Caries / therapy
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / anatomy & histology
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandible*
  • Molar / anatomy & histology*
  • Molar / diagnostic imaging
  • Root Canal Therapy*
  • Tooth Root / anatomy & histology*
  • Tooth Root / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth, Deciduous / anatomy & histology*
  • Tooth, Deciduous / diagnostic imaging