Abstract
This case report is to present a maxillary first molar with one O-shaped root, which is an extended C-shaped canal system. Patient with chronic apical periodontitis in maxillary left first molar underwent replantation because of difficulty in negotiating all canals. Periapical radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) were taken. All roots were connected and fused to one root, and all canals seemed to be connected to form an O-shape. The apical 3 mm of the root were resected and retrograde filled with resin-modified glass ionomer. Intentional replantation as an alternative treatment could be considered in a maxillary first molar having an unusual O-shaped root.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 242-244 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Journal of Oral Science |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2013 |
Keywords
- O-shape
- cone-beam computed tomography scanning
- intentional replantation
- maxillary first molar
- root canal anatomy