Multi-rooted mandibular premolars: report of case.
Differential growth of the epithelial diaphragm is needed for the formation of multiple roots in the primary and permanent dentitions. In most instances, the mandibular premolars possess a single root. It is a very unusual event to find a case of bilateral multi-rooted first and second mandibular premolars. This paper presents such a case.
Milano
Michael
M
University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, Dental Branch, 6516 John Freeman Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
Chavarria
Carmen
C
Hoppe
Jennifer
J
D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging