title: Endodontic management of taurodontic teeth.
abstract: Taurodontism is a morpho-anatomical change in the shape of the tooth in which the body of the tooth is enlarged and the roots are reduced in size. Although taurodontism is a dental rarity, this unusual radicular form should merit circumspect considerations in planning and treatment. Endodontic management in taurodont teeth has been described as complex and difficult. The present paper describes the successful completion of endodontic treatment in three taurodontic teeth with appropriate use of instruments and techniques and also emphasizes the need for post endodontic rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Alapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai 600 095. praky_143@yahoo.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prakash
authors.forename: Chenduran
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vishnu
authors.forename: Ballal
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Suma
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Velmurugan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kandaswamy
mesh_terms: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D011670:Pulpectomy; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000473:pathology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide