Scholastic Dental Sciences
(ISSN: 3107-1657)
A Simplified Clinical Technique for Locating Access Canals in Maxillary and Mandibular Molars (Teeth 16–47)
Dr. Imnatoshi Jamir (BDS)1 and Dr. Unnati Agarwal (BDS, MDS)2
1Private Practice
2JK Dental and Implant Clinic, Dimapur, Nagaland
Corresponding Author: Dr. Unnati Agarwal, JK Dental and Implant Clinic, Dimapur, Nagaland.
Received: March 27, 2026; Published: March 30, 2026
Abstract
Root canal success depends largely on accurate canal location.(1) Despite well-documented anatomical data, textbooks often fail to teach the practical aspect of canal inclination.(2) This paper presents a simplified, angle-based method for locating access canals in molars based on clinical experience. This technique aids in navigating curved canals and reduces the risk of procedural errors, especially in the hands of new graduates or general practitioners..
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Citation: Dr. Unnati Agarwal and Dr. Imnatoshi Jamir. “A Simplified Clinical Technique for Locating Access Canals in Maxillary and Mandibular Molars (Teeth 16–47)”. Scholastic Dental Sciences 2.3 (2026): 01-03.
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