Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Mandibular lateral incisor with four root canals: A unique case of double tooth diagnosed using multidetector computed tomography

  • Gupta, Sunil Kumar (Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University) ;
  • Gupta, Jaya (Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal University) ;
  • Acharya, Shashi Rashmi (Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University) ;
  • Ather, Amber (Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University)
  • Received : 2012.06.20
  • Accepted : 2012.08.12
  • Published : 2013.06.30
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Abstract

Double tooth is a dental anomaly consequent to fusion of two or more teeth or gemination of a single tooth. This report describes a unique case of double tooth in relation to a mandibular lateral incisor exhibiting the presence of four root canals. The role of conventional radiography and advanced three-dimensional imaging techniques in the better assessment of complex root canal systems and their aid in endodontic management has also been highlighted.

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