Clinical observation of the endodontically treated mandibular third molars

Objective To observe the mandibular third molars following a root-canal therapy one year after the treatment. Methods A total of 22 mandibular third molars were instrumented with modified double-flared technique and obturated with cold lateral compaction of gutta-percha. Clinical symptoms and radiographic findings were evaluated 1 year after the treatment. Radiographs taken immediately postobturation were compared to recalled radiographs. Results Of the 22 endodonticlly treated mandibular third molars,19 ( 86.36% ) of them were successful at the 1-year follow-up evaluation. Conclusion Although the morphology of mandibular third molar is complicated, a root canal therapy can still be an effective treatment method as long as we understand the features of the mandibular third molars.