Middle Mesial Canal: A Common Finding — A Report of Three Cases

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ABSTRACTAims and objectivesTo present clinical case report of three mandibular first molar with middle mesial canal of independent and confluent type.Case ReportThree patients with chief complaint in mandibular first molars were referred for endodontic treatment. All the three mandibular first molar showed presence of middle mesial canal and, in one case, extra root was observed. With aid of proper diagnostic and radiographic techniques, the endodontic treatment was performed.ConclusionGood knowledge of the potential aberrant canal morphology in mandibular molar will help clinician to successfully recognize and treat these difficult cases. Morphological variations in root canal system anatomy should always be considered at the beginning of treatment. Once endodontic treatment has been initiated, proper access cavity preparation is a basic prerequisite for the investigation and successful detection of all root canal orifices. Every effort should be made to find and treat all canals for successful clinical results. Better illumination and magnification under microscope help in locating hidden canals.How to cite this articleBhosale S, Balasubramanian A, Maroli R, Jayasree S. Middle Mesial Canal: A Common Finding— A Report of Three Cases. J Contemp Dent 2014;4(3):152-156.