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CASE REPORT

Re-endodontic Management of a Five-canal Mandibular Molar with Associated Pathology: A Case Report

Kishan Agarwal, Praveen S Samant, Ajay Paliwal, Sonali Jain

Citation Information : Agarwal K, Samant PS, Paliwal A, Jain S. Re-endodontic Management of a Five-canal Mandibular Molar with Associated Pathology: A Case Report. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2020; 9 (2):77-80.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10029-1213

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim and objective: Non-surgical re-endodontic treatment is a treatment of choice for failed root canal cases. Background: Improper and inadequate knowledge of the root canal system ends up in a poor prognosis of root canal system. Mandibular molars have been reported with wide numbers of morphologic variations. Case description: This article reports a case of failed root canal treatment of mandibular molar and its retreatment with successful outcomes after negotiating missed canals. Conclusion: Little attention to possible root canal variations not only improves the finesse of the endodontic quality but also maximizes the success.


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