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The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
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The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.

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Taurodontism in deciduous molars.

Yash Bafna1, H V Kambalimath, Vishal Khandelwal

  • 1Department of Pedodontics, SAIMS Dental College & Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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|June 6, 2013
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Summary

Taurodontism, a dental anomaly with large pulp chambers, is reported in mandibular deciduous second molars. This condition, typically affecting permanent teeth, highlights variations in tooth development.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral pathology
  • Developmental biology

Background:

  • Taurodontism is a dental anomaly characterized by enlarged pulp chambers and apical displacement of the pulpal floor.
  • This condition typically affects permanent dentition but can occur in deciduous teeth.
  • It is often an isolated finding but can be associated with genetic syndromes and other abnormalities.

Observation:

  • This case report details taurodontism observed in mandibular deciduous second molars.
  • The characteristic features of taurodontism, including enlarged pulp chambers and apical pulpal floor displacement, were noted.
  • The absence of cervical constriction at the cement-enamel junction was also a feature.

Findings:

  • The study identified taurodontism in deciduous second molars, a less common presentation.

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  • This finding expands the understanding of taurodontism's occurrence in primary dentition.
  • The case illustrates the morphological variations possible in tooth development.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding taurodontism in deciduous teeth is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in pediatric dentistry.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering developmental anomalies even in primary teeth.
    • Further research into the prevalence and etiology of taurodontism in deciduous dentition is warranted.