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J Conserv Dent. 2011 Jan-Mar; 14(1): 80–82. doi:  10.4103/0972-0707.80726

PMCID: PMC3099122

Copyright : © Journal of Conservative Dentistry

Maxillary canine with two root canals

Nagesh Bolla and Sarath Raj Kavuri

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India

Address for correspondence: Dr. Nagesh Bolla, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Takkellapadu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. E-mail: bollanagesh@yahoo.co.in

Abstract

To report a rare case of maxillary canine with two root canals. The case describes the treatment of a maxillary canine with two root canals which was referred from department of prosthodontia for intentional root canal treatment for prosthetic rehabilitation. Clinical examination revealed a maxillary canine with carious lesion and responded within normal limits to electric pulp test. Radiographic examination revealed a distal carious lesion (close proximity to pulp) and also appeared to be an additional canal in this permanent maxillary canine.

Keywords: Endodontic treatment, maxillary permanent canine, root canal anatomy, two root canals