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case_images: Preoperative radiograph.
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case_images: The initial periapical radiograph revealed widening of the apical periodontium and was indicative of an unusual complex root canal anatomy (Figure 1).
case_images: Length-determination radiograph.
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case_images: Morita Mfg Corp, Kyoto, Japan) and confirmed with a perapical radiograph (Figure 2).
case_images: Pulp chamber floor after root canal preparation.
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case_images: Figure 3 shows the photograph of the chamber floor after instrumentation. Final irrigation was done with 20 mililiter 2.5% sodium hypochlorite followed by 20 milliliter normal saline irrigation.
case_images: Postoperative radiograph.
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case_images: A final radiograph (Figure 4) was taken and the patient was referred to take a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan for approving this rare and unusual root canal anatomy of the tooth and other possible anomalies.
case_images: CBCT evaluation.
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case_images: CBCT revealed the presence of 2 roots including one palatal root with 2 canals; each with a distinct root canal having separate orifices and separate exits and a large buccal root canal (Figure 5).
case_images: 12 months follow up.
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case_images: The tooth was clinically and radiographically asymptomatic (Figure 6).