Untreated canals are a primary cause of persistent apical periodontitis. Identifying and treating them is a crucial way to avoid root canal failure in maxillary molars. A retrospective study in General Dentistry found that failure to perform CBCT imaging prior to initial endodontic treatment of maxillary molars resulted in a 53.37% incidence of untreated canals.

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