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Neeraja Ramamurthy¹, Ila Srinivasan

¹Department of Pedodontics, M.R. Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research

|February 21, 2013

Summary

This study reports an extremely rare case of bilateral three-rooted primary mandibular molars in an 8-year-old Indian boy. This dental anomaly, particularly affecting both first and second molars, is previously undocumented in India.

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Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Anatomy

Background:

Primary multi-rooted anomalies are infrequently documented in dental literature.
Most reported cases involve three-rooted primary mandibular second molars.
Bilateral occurrences of multi-rooted primary molars are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

A rare case of bilateral three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars was observed in an 8-year-old boy.
This presentation is unique as it involves both the first and second primary molars bilaterally.
The patient's geographical origin, India, adds to the novelty, as no prior reports exist from this region.

Findings:

The case confirms the existence of bilateral three-rooted primary mandibular first and second molars.
This finding expands the known spectrum of primary dental anomalies.
The presence of this anomaly in a pediatric patient highlights the importance of early dental assessment.

Implications:

This case underscores the need for increased awareness of rare dental anomalies in pediatric populations.
Radiographic examination is crucial for identifying such variations in primary dentition.
Further research may be warranted to understand the prevalence and etiology of these anomalies globally.