Short root anomaly.
A case of generalised short root anomaly is described. All permanent teeth had abnormally short roots, associated with microdontia, hypodontia and a dens invaginatus. Members of the patient's family were similarly affected.
Edwards
D M
DM
Department of Orthodontics and Dentistry for Children, Guy's Hospital, London.
Roberts
G J
GJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000848:Anodontia; D002648:Child; D003719:Dens in Dente; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000517:prevention & control; D014091:Tooth Resorption; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities*