Endodontic management of maxillary first molar with five canals-A case report

A thorough knowledge of root canal anatomy is essential for the endodontic therapy. Aberrations in the root canal system, especially in multirooted teeth, can pose a considerable challenge to the endodontist during root canal treatment. The endodontist should be familiar with various root canal con Figurations and their variations for successful endodontic therapy. It is important to evaluate each individual case for variations. There are variations in number of root canals with altered con Figuration rarely existent in maxillary and mandibular molars can affect treatment outcome.