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Dena Yakoup1, Efraim Rodosthenous1, Kostis Giannakopoulos2
1School of Dentistry, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
This case report details a rare instance of a non-syndromic male exhibiting both supernumerary teeth and taurodontism. Early diagnosis and radiographic imaging are vital for managing these dental anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- Human Genetics
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth and taurodontism are common dental anomalies individually.
- Their simultaneous occurrence in a non-syndromic individual is exceptionally rare.
- No significant family history of genetic predisposing factors was noted.
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