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Taurodontism--a review.

Joanna E Haskova¹, Daljit S Gill, J A P Figueiredo

¹Department of Orthodontics, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK.

|June 13, 2009

Summary

Taurodontism, a tooth anomaly, enlarges the tooth body and shortens roots. This condition affects various teeth and has clinical relevance for dentists and orthodontists.

Area of Science:

Dental Anatomy
Morphological Anomalies

Background:

Taurodontism is a developmental anomaly affecting tooth morphology.
It is characterized by an enlarged pulp chamber and apical displacement of the pulpal floor.
This condition can occur in both primary and permanent dentitions, affecting premolars and molars.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the existing literature on taurodontism.
To highlight the clinical implications and management challenges associated with this dental anomaly.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search of dental and medical databases.
Synthesis of findings related to the etiology, prevalence, and clinical presentation of taurodontism.

Main Results:

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Taurodontism involves a specific morpho-anatomical alteration in tooth shape.

The anomaly is associated with certain genetic syndromes, particularly ectodermal defects.

It presents diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for dental professionals.

Conclusions:

Taurodontism is a significant dental anomaly with broad clinical relevance.
Understanding its characteristics is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management by general dental practitioners and orthodontists.