Maxillary First Molars with Two Palatal Root Canals

Figure 2

(a) Microscopic image of the pulpal floor of tooth 26. At the level of the pulpal floor, one palatal canal orifice (black arrow) and three buccal canal orifices (white arrows) can be seen. (b) Microscopic image at the level of the bifurcation of the palatal canal. Two canal orifices (black arrows) can be seen. (c) Postoperative radiograph, showing two separate canals in the palatal root. (d) Radiograph at the 12-month follow-up visit.

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