Molars have
considerable anatomic with respect to number of roots & root canals. This
variability in molars poses a great challenge to endodontic diagnosis &
treatment planning. A thorough knowledge along with correct diagnosis &
appropriate cleaning & shaping of the canal will result in successful
outcome.
Case Study: A 30 years old
male patient came to the clinic with the complaint of the pain in the posterior
left mandibular region for the past one week with an intermittent pain for the last
two months. When examined, he had a carious left mandibular second molar (37)
with tenderness with percussion.
Radiographic examination
of the tooth revealed unusual anatomy of conical root with a single canal. To
begin with, the tooth was anesthesized & endodontic access cavity was
prepared. Inspection of the pulp chamber revealed a single canal orifice in the
centre of the floor of the pulp chamber. Working length was taken, the cleaning
& shaping of the canal was done by step-back technique & then obturated
with gutta-percha through lateral condensation technique.
By Dr. Swati Agarwal
B.D.S., LL.B. (Acad.) & P.G.D.H.A.
Keywords: Mandibular Molar, Endodontic Treatment,
Step-Back Technique, Lateral Condensation, Conical Root.
Molars have
considerable anatomic with respect to number of roots & root canals. This
variability in molars poses a great challenge to endodontic diagnosis &
treatment planning. A thorough knowledge along with correct diagnosis &
appropriate cleaning & shaping of the canal will result in successful
outcome. 
