Endodontic Management Of Maxillary Premolars With Complex Root Canal Anatomies

In addition to debriding and obturating the root canals, knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of the teeth play a vital role in the success of endodontic treatment. Maxillary premolars present with varying root canal anatomies which are influenced by factors such as ethnicity, age and gender. When an aberrant anatomy goes unattended, endodontic treatment fails. Therefore, identifying variation in anatomy followed by systematic cleaning and shaping would result in positive treatment outcomes. Variation in root canal anatomy can be identified with the help of diagnostic aids like angled radiographs, CBCT imaging along with magnification that helps in location of additional canals. This article discusses the successful endodontic management of three case reports of maxillary premolars with complex root canal anatomies