Endodontic Management of Radix Entomolaris: Case Report

Endodontic treatment plays an important role in achieving and maintaining good oral health by eliminating infection and preserving natural dentition. Success of endodontic treatment depends on accurate diagnosis and identification of all the canals. Therefore a thorough knowledge of root canal anatomy is necessary . Awareness and understanding of the presence of unusual root canal morphology contributes to the success of the root canal treatment. Usually mandibular molar have two roots and three canals. Variation in number of roots may occur, if extra root is present lingually it is called as radix entomolaris and if located buccally called as radix paramolaris. This article present successful treatment of mandibular molar with three roots, one located lingually i.e. radix entomolaris.