Two roots in mandibular canines; Root canal treatment: A Case Report

There is lot of anatomical variation in the mandibular canine. A clinical case report is presented to illustrate anatomical variation in the human mandibular canine. Endodontic treatment may sometimes fail because morphological features of the tooth adversely affect the treatment procedures. Many investigators have reported the anatomical variations associated with mandibular canines. Mandibular canines are recognized as usually having one root and one root canal in most cases, although approximately 15% may have two canals or sometimes two roots. This paper describes clinical case of mandibular canines with two roots and two canals. Key learning points are: • Clinicians should be aware of anatomical variations in the teeth they are managing, and should never assume that canal systems are simple. • The majority of mandibular canines have one root and root canal, but 15% may have two canals, and a smaller number may have two distinct roots.