Fig. 1

Initial situation

Fig. 2

Pre operative xray

Fig. 3

Isolation and initial preparation

Fig. 4

After mechanical preparation of the P, DB, MB1, we need to search for the MB2

Blood tracing method

Fig. 5

Post operative xray

Fig. 6

Post operative xray

Conclusions

Special attention should be paid to the treatment of maxillary molars due to the presence of the MB2 canal. 

Before any treatment of these cases we must use all the above methods to verify the presence or absence of this canal. Finding MB2 is in many cases challenging for us, but using a dental microscope makes the job much easier.

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