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Case 10

Expect to reveal unsuspected lateral canals after obturation

(Fig 10A) (Fig 10B)
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Tooth 16 has individual complex root Pre-op radiograph shows two curved
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canal systems in each of its roots. roots of 37 as well as radiolucency at
the apex.

(Fig 10C) (Fig 10D)
Post-obturation radiograph reveals not 1-year follow-up radiograph shows
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only the gutta percha following the near complete healing around 37,
natural curvature of the canals, but including reformation of its lamina

also two separate accessory canals dura.

connecting the two main canals at the

middle third and apical third of the
roots (intercanal communication).

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