Five-rooted permanent maxillary second molar: CBCT findings of an extremely rare anatomical variant

Permanent maxillary second molars (MSMs) are the most difficult teeth to treat endodontically because of their complex root canal system. Most MSMs have 3 roots with 3 root canals; however, variations in the root canal configuration and in the number of roots are common. The presence of extra roots...

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Main Authors: Andrea Borghesi, MD, Silvia Michelini, MD, Elena Tononcelli, MD, Roberto Maroldi, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-09-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043319302389