Endodontic Treatment in Taurodontism:
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2011-01-24
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal
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Taurodontism can be defi ned as a change in tooth shape caused by the failure of Hertwig’sepithelial root sheath to invaginate at the proper horizontal level. Taurodontic teeth have large pulpchambers and apically positioned furcation area along with absence of cervical constriction at the CEJ.Endodontic treatment of a taurodontic tooth is challenging, because it requires special managements inhandling and identifying the number of root canals, including access opening, mechanical instrumentationand root canal obturation. This case report presents root canal treatment of a mesotaurodonticmandibular leftfi rst molar with four root canals. A long term follow up of 18 years showed that thetooth functions normal without any symptoms.Keywords : Taurodontism, Endodontic treatment
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal; Vo.13 No. 2 July - Dec. 2010; 125-131