“Human teeth may have one to four root canals, depending on the anatomy of the tooth.
Extra canals may branch out from the main canal, called “accessory canals.”
The number of canals and the anatomy can vary among teeth.
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Any trauma or infection of the nerve will result in the need for root canal therapy.
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