Primary Maxillary Second Molar with a Unique Root Morphology- A Case Presentation

Abstract

Morphological variations in primary teeth are uncommon in day-to day dental practice. Adequate diagnostic investigations and imaging is necessary to treat such anomalous teeth. This article presents a case where a palatal swelling was seen with respect to tooth number 55 and 16. The primary right maxillary second molar was seen having two palatal roots radiographically. The treatment plan involved emergency access opening followed by extraction of 55.