CBCT Imaging of a Rare Case of Radix Entomolaris in Mandibular Second Molar

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Authors

  • Preeti Chawla Arora
     Associate Professor and Subject In-Charge, Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, SGRD Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Amritsar – 143006, Punjab ,IN
  • M. Aman Arora
     Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, SGRD Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Amritsar – 143006, Punjab ,IN
  • Jasmeet Kaur
     Former Intern, SGRD Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Amritsar – 143006, Punjab ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2022/31155

Keywords:

Additional Root, Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Distolingual Root, Mandibular Second Molar, Radix Entomolaris, Radix

Abstract

The presence of an additional supernumerary distolingual root in the mandibular molar is termed Radix Entomolaris (RE).
It is common in the mandibular first molar, but its occurrence in the mandibular second molar is scarcely reported in the
literature. Two-dimensional imaging can diagnose anatomical root canal variations when taken with different horizontal
angulations. With the recent innovations in three-dimensional diagnostic imaging, cone beam computed tomography
(CBCT) can aid in unfolding the complexities of the root canal system. Accurate diagnosis by CBCT leads to the success of
endodontic treatment. A rare case of radix entomolaris in the mandibular second molar in an Indian female is reported
here with three of its CBCT findings. Imaging in all three dimensions, oblique sections and volume rendering by CBCT
proved to be of additional help to understand the complex anatomy and root canal morphology of the tooth.

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2022-12-21

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Arora, P. C., Arora, M. A., & Kaur, J. (2022). CBCT Imaging of a Rare Case of Radix Entomolaris in Mandibular Second Molar. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 142–146. https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2022/31155

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Volume 36, Issue 4, December 2022

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Case Report

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