none 10.31254/dentistry.2025.10302 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 191232951 314763 20260308052548514 10.31254 2026-03-08T05:25:53Z 2026-03-08T05:25:52Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res 25813218 10.31254/dentistry https://www.dentistryscience.com/ 01 17 2026 10 3 Priyadharshini S Babu Post Graduate Student, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kelambakkam - 603103 Chennai, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4950-4165 Daya Srinivasan Professor and HOD, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kelambakkam - 603103 Chennai, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5453-4380 Pragadesh Ganesan Post Graduate Student, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kelambakkam - 603103 Chennai, India https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7234-5728 SS Dhaarane Post Graduate Student, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Kelambakkam - 603103 Chennai, India Endodontic treatment of mandibular incisors can be challenging due to variations in root canal morphology. While these teeth are typically present with a single canal, some can exhibit two canals that merge near the apex. This case report describes a 12-year-old boy, with a mandibular right lateral incisor demonstrating a Vertucci Type III canal configuration. The patient presented with the complaint of pain and swelling following trauma, and radiographic evaluation confirmed the presence of bifurcated canals. The tooth underwent thorough chemo-mechanical debridement and was medicated with triple antibiotic paste. After two weeks, it remained asymptomatic and was subsequently obturated using the single cone technique. Follow-up assessments showed no clinical or radiographic abnormalities, confirming treatment success. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing root canal variations in mandibular incisors. Precise access cavity preparation and comprehensive radiographic evaluation are essential to prevent missed canals and ensure favourable endodontic outcomes. 01 17 2026 86 88 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/dentistry.2025.10302 https://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_2025103_02.pdf