Missed canals in endodontically treated maxillary molars of a Brazilian subpopulation: prevalence and association with periapical lesion using cone-beam computed tomography.
Weslley Duarte do CarmoFrancielle Silvestre VernerLarisse Martins AguiarMaria Augusta ViscontiMatheus Diniz FerreiraMariane Floriano Lopes Santos LacerdaRafael Binato JunqueiraPublished in: Clinical oral investigations (2020)
Professionals' negligence of anatomical root variations has been contributed to the high prevalence of missed canals, leading to failures in endodontic treatment. Their association with periapical lesion occurrence emphasizes the importance of correct detection and instrumentation of these canals.