Microendodontics: identification and treatment of MBII system

Endodontically, the maxillary first molar is one of the most misunderstood teeth and presents a variety of considerations for the treating practitioner. Clinically, the mesiobuccal root contains a second root canal system that can be identified and treated more than 75 percent of the time. The thoro...

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Published inJournal of the California Dental Association Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 313 - 317
Main Author Ruddle, C J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1997
Subjects
Dental Pulp Cavity - anatomy & histology
Dental Pulp Cavity - diagnostic imaging
Dentistry
Humans
Maxilla
Molar - anatomy & histology
Molar - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Root Canal Therapy - instrumentation
Root Canal Therapy - methods
Tooth Root - anatomy & histology
Tooth Root - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Endodontically, the maxillary first molar is one of the most misunderstood teeth and presents a variety of considerations for the treating practitioner. Clinically, the mesiobuccal root contains a second root canal system that can be identified and treated more than 75 percent of the time. The thorough clinician must assume all maxillary first molars have four canals until proven otherwise.
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ISSN:1043-2256