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Which of the following teeth is LEAST likely to have more than one root canal?

  1. Maxillary lateral incisor
  2. Mandibular lateral incisor
  3. Maxillary 1st premolar
  4. Mandibular 1st premolar
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Correct answer: A. Maxillary lateral incisor

The maxillary lateral incisor is least likely to have more than one canal. It characteristically has a single root with a single canal (Vertucci Type I) in approximately 90 to 95% of cases. The mandibular lateral incisor has a two-canal configuration (most commonly Type III) in approximately 40 to 45% of cases, making it more likely to have multiple canals than the maxillary lateral incisor. The maxillary first premolar frequently has two canals (60 to 70%). The mandibular first premolar has a single canal in most cases but has the highest frequency of unusual canal configurations among mandibular anteriors.

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