Non Syndromic Familial Bilateral Decidious Taurodontism – A First Case Report
Taurodontism is anatomical and morphological alteration in the shape of the tooth. In taurodontism the crowns appear larger and the roots shorter compared to the normal anatomy of the respective tooth. The incidence of taurodontism in deciduous is very low and is also not very common in permanent...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5228/8527_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(PU_Sh)_PFA(AK).pdf |
| Summary: | Taurodontism is anatomical and morphological alteration in the shape of the tooth. In taurodontism the crowns appear larger and the
roots shorter compared to the normal anatomy of the respective tooth. The incidence of taurodontism in deciduous is very low and is
also not very common in permanent dentition. The endodontic treatment protocol of taurodontic tooth is challenging. Taurodontic tooth
requires a very cautious approach in identifying the root canal orientation and presence of any extra or lateral canals. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |