Radix entomolaris, an anatomical variation of mandibular molars: clinically relevant considerations: Radix entomolaris, uma variação anatômica em molares inferiores:

Knowledge about both the external and internal anatomy of teeth is essential for the success of endodontic treatment. The mandibular molars are prone to anatomical variations such as the presence of an additional root located lingual to the tooth which is named Radix Entomolaris (RE). The aim of the...

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Autores: Girelli, Caroline Felipe Magalhães, de Lima, Carolina Oliveira, Marceliano-Alves, Marilia, Coelho, Renato Girelli, Lacerda, Gabriel Pinheiro, Lacerda, Mariane Floriano Lopes Santos
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:Brasil
Institución:Instituto Superior de Educação Vera Cruz (VeraCruz)
Repositorio:Revista Veras
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.ojs.brazilianjournals.com.br:article/54208
Acceso en línea:https://ojs.brazilianjournals.com.br/ojs/index.php/BRJD/article/view/54208
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Radix entomolaris
root canal therapy
anatomy
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Sumario:Knowledge about both the external and internal anatomy of teeth is essential for the success of endodontic treatment. The mandibular molars are prone to anatomical variations such as the presence of an additional root located lingual to the tooth which is named Radix Entomolaris (RE). The aim of the present study was to describe the internal and external morphology of RE, as well as evaluate the prevalence, etiology, and clinical protocol of this atypical anatomy by means of a literature review. The knowledge of these anatomical variations as well as clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and endodontic treatment of RE can minimize procedural errors during root canal preparation, and provide an adapted clinical approach for the dentists, thus culminating in the success of endodontic treatment.