Endodontic Management of Variants of C-Shaped Canal: Case Series Jyothi M., Professor and Head, Keerthi M.H. Sruthi*, Post Graduate Student, Uma Ch., Professor, Mounika A., Post Graduate Student, Subash R., Post Graduate Student, Jyothirmayi B.S., Post Graduate Student, Girish K., Post Graduate Student Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045, Andhra Pradesh, India *Corresponding author email id:hasrukee@gmail.com
Online published on 3 August, 2016. Abstract A thorough knowledge of the root canal morphology is required for successful endodontic therapy. One of the most important anatomic variations is the C-shaped configuration of the root canal system. The presence of high incidence of transverse anastomoses, lateral canals, and apical deltas makes it difficult to clean and seal the root canal system in these teeth and may complicate endodontic interventions. Meticulous mechanical and chemical debridement of the canal space with additional efforts is essential for complete elimination of pulpal pathology in the anatomical irregularities. Obturation of the canal space also requires special attention as obtaining a three dimensional fill of a C-shaped canal may prove to be a problem due to the various intricacies present within the root canal system. Hence, this case series presents various types of C-shaped canal morphologies of mandibular second molars and their management. Top Keywords Anatomical variations, Anticurvature filing, C-shaped canal configuration, Mandibular second molar, Sodium hypochlorite, Ultrasonic irrigation, Thermoplasticisedgutta-percha, Working length. Top |