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