Taurodontism of deciduous and permanent molars: report of two cases.
Taurodontism is an aberration of teeth that lacks the constriction at the level of the CEJ characterized by elongated pulp chambers and apical displacement of bifurcation or trifurcation of the roots, giving it a rectangular shape. Its occurrence in permanent teeth is common and is quite rare in deciduous dentition. Presented in this article are two cases with taurodontism involving deciduous and permanent molars.
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Ashwin
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Rao
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R
Arathi
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003784:Dental Pulp Calcification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging