Locating the MB2 canal in an upper first molar has been a subject of interest and controversy for a long time. As recently as the 1980s, many dental schools taught that only around 50% of upper molars had an MB2 canal. This thinking has since changed.
In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, invites Dr. Howie Fogel, an endodontist from Winnipeg, to share his considerable experience and insight into the matter.
Citing clinical studies published in the Journal of Endodontics, including his own study Canal Configuration in the Mesiobuccal Root of the Maxillary First Molar: A Clinical Study, Dr. Fogel explains that by using appropriate magnification and enhanced lighting, it has been shown that pretty much all upper first molars have two MB canals.
Dr. Fogel also walks through a video presentation illustrating how to locate the MB2 canal, and shares valuable tips on best practice for General Dentists.
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Thanks for this very interesting discussion, John. Although I no longer practice actively, I am still very interested in developments in Endodontics . It is always good to learn something new!
Excellent presentation Howie!
Great presentation of a very difficult subject matter.
Very informative
Just fabulous, humble and true to life. As a GP who, by keeping numbers, am at about 80-82% MB’ filled, clearly a long way to go. The video teaching points were awesome, thanks, next we need efficient hand/rotary prep of MB’, the sooner the better!
thanx howie,really heplful
hope to see you in Nov 2021
JC Peter Cormillot