Anatomic variation of mandibular first molar and the importance of effective cleaning: A case report

Maria Tereza Pedrosa de Albuquerque, Inês de Fátima de Azevedo Jacinto Inojosa, Daniel Pinto de Oliveira, Juliana Yuri Nagata, Paulo de Souza Fraga Filho, Fernanda de Freitas Lins

Introduction: Literature relates many classic case reports about anatomic variations of mandibular molars. However, few recent reports have shown treatments of mandibular permanent first molars in according to the current Endodontics view. Objective: This study aims to report endodontic treatment of a mandibular first molar presenting five root canals emphasizing the importance of an efficient decontamination. Clinical case: The endodontic treatment was performed through chamber access followed by localization and exploration of the root canals. Three canals in the mesial root and two in the distal root were noted. Following that, chemical and mechanical preparations were made with rotary and manual files, copiously irrigated with sodium hypochlorite 2.5% throughout all instrumentation. The obturation was made using the Hybrid Tagger technique and the definitive restoration was completed one week later. Conclusion: Knowledge of root canal sys tem anatomy of mandibular first molars aggregates information in this area, as it will help dental professionals more successfully attempt endodontic treatment.

Keywords: Models. Anatomic. Molar. Root canal therapy.

How to cite: Albuquerque MTP, Inojosa IFAJ, Oliveira DP, Nagata JY, Fraga Filho PS, Lins FF. Anatomic variation of mandibular first molar and the importance of effective cleaning: A case report. Dental Press Endod. 2012 Jan- Mar;2(1):28-32.

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