Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2022; 10(32): 12036-12044
Published online Nov 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.12036
Endodontic treatment of the maxillary first molar with palatal canal variations: A case report and review of literature
Kai Chen, Xing Ran, Yan Wang
Kai Chen, Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
Xing Ran, Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiading District Center for Dental Disease Prevention and Control, Shanghai 201899, China
Yan Wang, Department of Stomatology, Eye and Dental Diseases Prevention & Treatment of Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201399, China
Author contributions: Chen K performed the treatment, collected data, and wrote the manuscript; Ran X contributed to data collection; Wang Y conceived the study, provided financial support, and reviewed the manuscript; and all authors read and approved the manuscript.
Supported by The Health Discipline Construction Project in Pudong New Area, No. PWYts2021-20.
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Corresponding author: Yan Wang, MM, Doctor, Department of Stomatology, Eye and Dental Diseases Prevention & Treatment of Pudong New Area, No. 222 Wenhua Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 201399, China. 58180243@qq.com
Received: August 16, 2022
Peer-review started: August 16, 2022
First decision: September 5, 2022
Revised: September 17, 2022
Accepted: October 13, 2022
Article in press: October 13, 2022
Published online: November 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This report presents a case of non-surgical root canal treatment of the right maxillary first molar. Five root canals were identified in the maxillary first molar, including two separate root canals in the palatal root. Endodontic microscope and cone-beam computed tomography were helpful in the localization and treatment of complex canal variations.