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Case 2


            An apical curvature of the main canal is usually accompanied by



            multiple lateral canals






















                  (Fig 2A)                                       (Fig 2B)

                  Inadequate cleaning and obturation of          Obturation    radiograph    of    the
                  the  previous  root  canal  treatment  on      retreated   # 35  revealed  moderate
                  # 35.                                          apical curvature of the main canal and
                                                                 multiple sealed lateral canals.







                                                            (Fig 2C)
                                                            After  proper  cleaning,  shaping,  and
                                                                                            #
                                                            obturation  of  its  canals,  tooth  35  can
                                                            now  be  used  as  a  stable  abutment  for
                                                            the bridge.





                     This patient is the mother of the referring dentist. According to the dentist, his
                                                               #
            mom presented with acute pulpitis on tooth  35 from recurrent caries due to leakage of
            the old crown. He reported that her symptoms have improved after root canal treatment


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