Hypertaurodontism in molars and premolars: management of two rare cases

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2003 Dec;21(4):131-4.

Abstract

The management of two cases of hypertaurodontism, is presented. The first case shows this uncommon dental anomaly in all the four permanent first molars. The second case is concerned with endodontic management of a hypertaurodontic mandibular second premolar. The authors wish to highlight the importance of careful radiographic examination in diagnosing this rare dental anomaly in view of the difficulties encountered in performing endodontic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bicuspid / abnormalities*
  • Bicuspid / diagnostic imaging
  • Child
  • Dental Pulp Capping
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / abnormalities*
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Molar / abnormalities*
  • Molar / diagnostic imaging
  • Odontometry
  • Radiography, Panoramic
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Tooth Root / abnormalities*
  • Tooth Root / diagnostic imaging