introduction: this study was carried out to compare the capability of k-files with mtwo rotary file in terms of negotiation as well as depth of penetration in second mesiobuccal (mb2) canal of maxillary first molar. materials and methods: a total of 32 mb2 canal of maxillary first molars having different root curvatures (not more than 30 degree) and root lengths were selected and then detected ...

thorough knowledge of the morphology and internal anatomy of the root canal system is essential, because it determines the successful outcome of endodontic treatment. the main goal of endodontic treatment is to prevent apical periodontitis and/or to promote the healing of periapical lesion. presence of two canals or roots on the palatal side of the first maxillary molar has rarely been reported...

introduction: objective: this study aimed to assess the possible variations in root canal anatomy and topography of the apices of first and second maxillary molars. materials and methods: a total of 67 first and second maxillary permanent molars were collected. access cavity was prepared and 2% methylene blue was injected. the teeth were demineralized by 5% nitric acid and cleared with methyl s...

introduction: this article describes the diagnosis and treatment of two symmetrical maxillary first molars with two canals in their distobuccal roots. a 32-year-old female had an emergency treatment because of the pain in tooth #16. on the second visit after accessing the pulp chamber and detecting three major canals (mb, db, and p) and exploring the 4th canal (mb 2 ), we noted that there was a...

The maxillary first molar usually has single palatal root. Incidence rate of maxillary first molar with two palatal roots is especially rare. We reported a case of young maxillary first molar with two palatal roots in this article. Anatomic characteristic of permanent maxillary molar is generally described as a group of teeth with three roots, one palatal and two buccalbut the root canal system...

The maxillary first molar usually has single palatal root. Incidence rate of maxillary first molar with two palatal roots is especially rare. We reported a case of young maxillary first molar with two palatal roots in this article. Anatomic characteristic of permanent maxillary molar is generally described as a group of teeth with three roots, one palatal and two buccalbut the root canal system...

the main objective of this case report is to present a rare root canal configuration of maxillary molar with seven root canals; three mesiobuccal, two palatal and two distobuccal canals diagnosed during treatment procedure confirmed by spiral computed tomography. a thorough knowledge of root canal morphology, proper clinical and radiographic examination, and use of dental operating microscopes ...

The study investigates the gender predictability of permanent maxillary first molar teeth. Mesio distal width of 30 permanent maxillary first molar teeth from casts of 15 male and 15 female patients between the age group of 1725 were measured. Results showed that permanent maxillary first molar tooth exhibited sexual dimorphism but accuracy of gender predictability was only moderate.