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Taurodontism in six molars: a case report
1Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Department of Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey. semihsert@superonline.com
Journal of Endodontics
|July 27, 2004
Summary
This case report details hypertaurodontism, a dental anomaly, found in six molars of a single patient. The affected teeth included two mandibular and four maxillary molars, all exhibiting this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Human Genetics
Background:
- Taurodontism is a developmental anomaly of the tooth characterized by the pulp chamber being elongated vertically and apically displaced pulp horns.
- This condition can affect one or more teeth and may be associated with genetic syndromes or occur as an isolated trait.
Observation:
- A case report documenting taurodontism in six molars of a single patient.
- The affected teeth comprised two mandibular second molars and four maxillary molars.
- All identified molars presented with hypertaurodontism, the most severe form of the condition.
Findings:
- The presence of hypertaurodontism in multiple molars within a single individual.
- Detailed description of the morphological characteristics of taurodontism in the affected teeth.
- Documentation of the distribution of taurodontism across both mandibular and maxillary dentition.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing taurodontism in routine dental examinations.
- Suggests potential genetic or developmental factors contributing to the occurrence of taurodontism in multiple teeth.
- Contributes to the understanding of taurodontism prevalence and its clinical significance in dental practice.