UNUSUAL ROOT CANAL CONFIGURATION OF MANDIBULAR SECOND MOLAR - CASE SERIES

Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Sadaf Tamanna* and Dr. Sana Shadab

ABSTRACT

This case series presents three cases with rare root canal system in a mandibular second molar tooth, a single root with a single canal (oval or c shaped canal). C-shaped canals with varying configuration is commonly observed in single rooted mandibular second molars. These access cavities displayed only one round /oval canal orifice which is very rare. A clinician thus requires to have adequate knowledge about root morphology and its variation.

Keywords: Mandibular Second Molar, C-shaped canals, Single Canal.