Journal of Endodontics
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 113-115, March 1982

The multiple root canal system in the maxillary first molar: a case report

  • Peter Cecic, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Cecic is assistant chief of endodontics, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
    • ,
  • Gary Hartwell, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Hartwell is director of endodontic residency training, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash.
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests should be directed to Dr. Gary Hartwell, US Army Dental Activity, Fulton Dental Clinic, Lewis, Wash 98433.
    • ,
  • Ralph Bellizzi, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Bellizzi is chief of endodontics, 87th Medical Detachment (DS), Nurnberg, Germany.

Summary 

A case report is presented that illus trates multiple root canal systems that occur simultaneously in two roots of the maxillary first molar. The detection of more than one root canal system in the mesiobuccal and palatal roots of maxillary first molars is discussed.

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PII: S0099-2399(82)80245-8

doi:10.1016/S0099-2399(82)80245-8

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 113-115, March 1982

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