Topics in Endodontics

Endodontic Anatomy

From the DentTest dentistry textbook. Last updated 6 August 2026.

Maxillary teeth

Tooth

No. of Roots

No. of Canals

No. of Cusps

No. of Pulp Horns

Maxillary central incisor

1

1

-

3

Maxillary lateral incisor

1

1

-

3

Maxillary canine

1

1

1

1

Maxillary first premolar

2 (or 1)

2 (even if 1 root)

2

2

Maxillary second premolar

1

1 (or 2)

2

2

Maxillary first molar

3

4 (2 in mesiobuccal)

4 (5 if Carabelli)

4

Maxillary second molar

3

3 (or 4)

4

3 or 4

Mandibular Teeth

Tooth

No. of Roots

No. of Canals

No. of Cusps

No. of Pulp Horns

Mandibular central incisor

1

1

-

3

Mandibular lateral incisor

1

1

-

3

Mandibular canine

1

1

1

1

Mandibular first premolar

1

1

2

1 or 2

Mandibular second premolar

1

1

2 or 3

2 or 3

Mandibular first molar

2

3 (2 in mesial)

5

5

Mandibular second molar

2

3 (2 in mesial)

4

4

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