THE RADIX ENTOMOLARIS AND PARAMOLARIS

CASE SERIES OF TWO CASES AND A SHORT REVIEW

Abstract

Endodontists usually come across various anatomical variations particularly in permanent molars. A thorough knowledge of this aberrant morphology is essential for successful endodontic therapy. Permanent mandibular molars are usually two rooted with two mesial canals and one or two distal canals. Radix entomolaris, an anatomical variant in permanent mandibular molar is an extra root present on the distolingual position, first described by Carabelli. If the extra root is on buccal aspect it is termed as radix paramolaris. Eventhough considered to be an Asiatic trait, its prevalence is low in Indian population. But its awareness and identification is inevitable to achieve endodontic success.