Arora Anshul, Arya Ashtha, Chauhan Latika, Thapak Gaurav
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2018 Nov-Dec;11(6):536-538. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1572.
Usually first mandibular molars have one mesial and distal root but in some cases there are anatomical variations wherein the number of roots and root canals vary. Presence of an additional lingual root distally in mandibular molars is called radix entomolaris (RE). Appropriate diagnosis is must before starting with root canal procedure in these teeth to ensure successful treatment outcome. The report describes the endodontic management of mandibular molar with RE.
Arora A, Arya A, Chauhan L, Thapak G. Radix Entomolaris: Case Report with Clinical Implication. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent, 2018;11(6):536-538.