Endodontics

Middle mesial canals.

Dr. Shivani Bhatt “For everyone that asketh …..recieveth He that seeketh….. findeth To him that knocketh…. It shall be opened” The Bible The above is one of...

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

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  • professional education
  • canal detection
  • isthmus
  • dentistry
  • canal anatomy
  • root canal treatment
  • endodontic techniques
  • middle mesial canal
  • Endodontics
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Dr. Shivani Bhatt

“For everyone that asketh …..recieveth

He that seeketh….. findeth

To him that knocketh…. It shall be opened”

The Bible

The above is one of the many articles that illustrate the importance of detection, cleaning, shaping and filling of middle mesial canals. I would like to share one of my failed cases because of missed middle mesial canal. Case treated by me comes with pain again after 2 years Chief complaint:
  • Severe pain associated with root canal treated 46 in a 28 year old male patient
On examination:
  • 46 with metal crown
  • No swelling
  • Very tender on percussion
Radiograph shows:
  • Root canal treated 46
  • Huge radiolucency associated with mesial root
Diagnosis:
  • Failed root canal with 46
Treatment plan:
  • Re root canal with 46

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References

  1. [1]Duncan HF, Kirkevang LL, Peters OA, et al.. Treatment of pulpal and apical disease: The European Society of Endodontology S3-level clinical practice guideline International Endodontic Journal. 2023. Available at: source
  2. [2]American Association of Endodontists. Clinical Guidelines and Position Statements American Association of Endodontists. Available at: source

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Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

Dr. Rockson Samuel is a dental surgeon, healthcare content strategist, and Founder and Chief Dentist of Indira Dental Clinic in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He provides comprehensive general and family dental care with professional interests in endodontics, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry, preventive care and patient education. A graduate of K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he also has formal training in management and digital marketing. As Community Leader at DentalReach, he contributes to dental publishing, professional education, international media partnerships and the development of evidence-informed resources for dentists.

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