Question 373 · LDEK · Pulp chamber and root canal anatomy

Indicate the true statements regarding the anatomy of the mandibular molars:

1) mandible molars usually have three roots;
2) outline of the access preparation is oval in shape;
3) lower first molar may have an additional, separate distal root;
4) there may be three root canals in the mesial root.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3.
  2. B. 1,2.
  3. C. 3,4.
  4. D. 2,3.
  5. E. 2,4.
Hint

Recall the usual number of roots of lower molars, the shape of their access outline and the known variants of the mesial and distal roots.

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