C-shaped canal configuration in lower molar - Case report

Authors

  • Lauren Grandi dos Santos Department of Semiology and Clinics – School of Dentistry – Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) – RS – Brazil.
  • Amanda Nunes Gallas Department of Semiology and Clinics – School of Dentistry – Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) – RS – Brazil.
  • Josué Martos Department of Semiology and Clinics – School of Dentistry – Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) – RS – Brazil.
  • Luiz Fernando Machado Silveira Department of Semiology and Clinics – School of Dentistry – Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) – RS – Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2015.v18i2.1017

Abstract

The C-shape configuration in molars it’s an anatomical variation that difficult the diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to report a case of C-shape endodontic configuration in mandibular second molar. The radiographic examination of one patient revealed the extent of caries in the mesial aspect of mandibular second molar, without the presence of periapical lesion and was clinically noted the C-shape configuration of the root canal, extending from the mesiobuccal to the distal canal. Endodontic therapy was performed and after the root canal obturation with gutta-percha cones and endodontic cement the tooth was restored. We conclude that the anatomical condition in C-shape, although it brings many difficulties for the endodontic treatment, does not preclude the tooth rehabilitation.

Author Biography

Lauren Grandi dos Santos, Department of Semiology and Clinics – School of Dentistry – Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) – RS – Brazil.

Associate professor at Department of Semiology and Clinics, Faculty of Dentistry.

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Published

2015-06-30

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2015): Apr. - Jun. / 2015 - Published May 2015

Section

Case Report or Clinical Technique