C-SHAPED CANALS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
*Karanam Apoorva Prakash, B. S. Keshava Prasad and Shruti
ABSTRACT
Knowledge about the root canal anatomy and its variations is very essential for a successful endodontic therapy. One such variation is C-shaped canal. It imposes a challenge to manage the C- shaped canals because of its unusual anatomy and difficulty in diagnosing such complexity. C-shaped root canal is commonly seen in mandibular second molar with geographic predilection. Diagnosis in the initial stages helps the clinician to perform the root canal treatment as efficient as possible. This literature review provides an insight about the classification of the c-shaped canals, its incidence, various radiographic and clinical diagnostic aids and its endodontic management.
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