introdouction: variations in root canal morphology pose a challenge for successful endodontic treatment. the root canal anatomy of the maxillary first molar has been often described as three roots with four canals (two mesiobuccal, one distobuccal, and one palatal). the occurrence of two palatal canals in one palatal root is quite rare. this report represents the case of a maxillary first molar...

maxillary second molar with two palatal roots is a rare dental anatomy. the diagnosis and treatment of exceeded root may create challenge for clinicians. the authors discuss the retreatment of a maxillary second molar in which exceeded root was undiagnosed in previous treatment. the case report underlines the importance of complete knowledge about root canal morphology which achieved by careful...

OBJECTIVE Attempts to treat class II malocclusions without extraction in non-compliant patients have led to utilization of intraoral molar distalizing appliances. The purpose of this study was to investigate dental and skeletal effects of Bonded Molar Distalizer (BMD) which is a simple molar distalizing appliance. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixteen patients (12 girls, four boys) with bilateral hal...

Mesial rotation of maxillary first molar around palatal root is a most commen cause of class II molar relationship in class II subjects. Assessment of molar rotation is important because it utilizes 2-3mm of space in anteroposterior plane. There are different methods for assessment of its rotation which is very important in diagnosis and treatment planning of class II malocclusion. Cephalometri...

Introduction: Comparison of the relationships and distance between maxillary root tips and   the maxillary sinus floor using oral panoramic in the dolichocephalic and brachycephalic compared to mesocephalic individuals. Methods: Oral panoramic images from 300 individuals were analyzed and the relationships and distance between the maxillary root tips and the sinus floor was assessed by qualitat...

Distal molar relationships can arise due to the mesiopalatal rotation of maxillary molars. In some cases, an ideal Class I intercuspation can be achieved with the opposing molar and a Class II relationship can be corrected by molar derotation. Maxillary molars consist of three roots and, due to the early loss of the deciduous second molars, the palatal root acts as a hinge for mesial rotation o...

Introdouction: Variations in root canal morphology pose a challenge for successful endodontic treatment. The root canal anatomy of the maxillary first molar has been often described as three roots with four canals (two mesiobuccal, one distobuccal, and one palatal). The occurrence of two palatal canals in one palatal root is quite rare. This report represents the case of a maxillary first molar...

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the sagittal inclination of the first and second maxillary molars and the eruption of the third molars. The sample consisted of 2 groups. The subjects in the first group (n = 28) had complete normal dentitions including third molars; those in the second group (n = 32) had impacted right and left third molars. The sagittal incli...

The purpose of this study was firstly to characterize the changes occurring in size and form of the mineralizing maxillary second primary molar and first permanent molar crowns, and secondly to determine if similar changes in size and form characterize enamel apposition in the crowns of these teeth. Twenty-five primary second molars and 20 maxillary permanent first molars at various stages of d...

J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012;38:110-5) Ankylosed tooth is defined as ‘the discontinuance of normal passive tooth eruption without any mechanical barrier’. Ankylosed tooth treatment is a challenge to dental clinicians. In treatment of maxillary molar ankylosis cases there are risks of oro-antral fistula, displacement of root fragments into the maxillary sinus, as well as the necessit...