Original scientific paper

Variability in the number of roots and root canal of lower first and second molars

Vladimir Popić ; Zavod za bolesti zuba Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb
Zvonimir Kaić ; Zavod za morfologiju zuba Stomatološkog fakulteta, Zagreb

Abstract

The authors review the information found in literature about the number of roots and root canals in the lower first and second molars. According to several authors, there is between a 0.7 per cent to two per cent occurrence of surplus roots of lower first and second molars. It has been observed that the extra root in the lower first molar is distolingually located with one root canal, while in the lower second molar the surplus root is mesiolingually placed with one root canal. The authors discuss the clinical histories of two patients and the endodontic treatment they received.

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Hrčak ID:

105784

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/105784

Publication date:

15.3.1980.

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